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SBZ 2111

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,747 mi
Last recorded96,747 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 2111
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2014 96,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 96,747 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,589 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,943 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,908 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 83,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 78,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 75,267 miles

WHEN SYSTEM COLD STEERING FEELS A LITTLE NOTCHY POS. POWER STEERING PUMP STARTING TO MALFUNCTION †ON TEST RUN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE HEARD TO BE NOISEY

Fail 1 Jun 2005 75,266 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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SBZ 2111 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SBZ 2111, 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 SBZ 2111 registered?

SBZ 2111 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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