MOT Status
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217,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine year 1991
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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))
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all 4 brake discs slightly pitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in o/s steering rack
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
slight play in o/s steering rack
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RBZ 8294 safe to buy?
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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