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RDZ 5268

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

117,286 mi
Last recorded117,286 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 5268
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 117,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise centre exhaust mounting perished

advise handbrake travel long

advise starter motor lazy ? battery tested good and pass

advise underside of car corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 19 Aug 2025 117,286 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise centre exhaust mounting perished

advise handbrake travel long

advise starter motor lazy ? battery tested good and pass

advise underside of car corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2024 116,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise exhaust centre mounting perished

advise handbrake travel long

advise nearside and offside sills corroded

advise small round hole in nearside sill not considered to be corrosion ( drain hole ? )

advise underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2023 116,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside sills corroded

small round hole in offside sill, not considered to be corrosion

underside of car covered in under seal

Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,797 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes covered by under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake travel

steering and suspension components cover by under seal

Fail 26 Aug 2020 112,858 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes covered by under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering and suspension components cover by under seal

Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise all steering and suspension components and underside of car covered in underseal

advise front number plate slightly insecure

advise handbrake travel long

advise o/s/r brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 112,505 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise all steering and suspension components and underside of car covered in underseal

advise front number plate slightly insecure

advise handbrake travel long

advise o/s/r brake discs corroded

advise power steering noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front brake pipes covered in grease

Offside rear brake pipe covered in grease

some suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2018 111,862 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect problem with main beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,993 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 110,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort park (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,639 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,634 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,237 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 108,232 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 107,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 106,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,074 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 105,067 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 104,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,602 miles

underside of vehicle in a state of advanced corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2008 103,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle in a state of advanced corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2007 102,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 102,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 100,715 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 100,715 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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RDZ 5268 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RDZ 5268, 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 RDZ 5268 registered?

RDZ 5268 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 1991.

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