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RMA 869P

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,269 mi
Last recorded208,269 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 869P
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 208,269 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 208,254 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 186,740 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 173,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 164,433 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 160,572 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 160,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 156,926 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 156,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 153,222 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

small stone chip in zone b , bottom of windscreen

Fail 28 May 2010 153,222 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small stone chip in zone b , bottom of windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2009 152,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 152,814 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 152,814 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 152,525 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 152,525 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to osr inner sill not prescribed area and only slight

Pass 31 May 2006 150,671 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 150,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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RMA 869P is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 RMA 869P, 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 34 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 RMA 869P registered?

RMA 869P is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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