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RBZ 8294

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

217,880 mi
Last recorded217,880 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 8294
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 217,880 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 203,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine year 1991

Pass 1 Dec 2023 190,489 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 175,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 167,824 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 162,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 152,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 145,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 138,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,275 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 138,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Very low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 137,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 137,300 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 136,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 136,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 136,552 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 135,074 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 136,074 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 127,352 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2008 127,352 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2007 117,113 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 114,150 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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RBZ 8294 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBZ 8294, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBZ 8294 registered?

RBZ 8294 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for RBZ 8294 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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