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SIL 9087

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,565 mi
Last recorded227,565 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 9087
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 227,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 227,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 201,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below servo (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 201,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below servo (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 175,941 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 175,940 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit min req (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 148,277 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 148,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Obligatory mirror missing nearside front door mirror glass (8.1.1)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 124,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 124,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,643 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,773 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,062 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 55,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,201 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nerside rear tyre perished

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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SIL 9087 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SIL 9087, 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 SIL 9087 registered?

SIL 9087 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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