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VIL 2401

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,336 mi
Last recorded149,336 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 2401
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 149,336 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 149,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 148,596 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,365 miles

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

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 12 Jul 2011 141,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both chassis sections damaged

near side front, off side front,near side rear shock absorber gaiters insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 141,677 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 132,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 118,802 miles

near side rear tyre has damage toside wall exposing cords strongly advise tyre to be changed

Pass 30 Jan 2007 115,336 miles

Small stone chip on windscreen at near side outside zone A.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 115,168 miles

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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VIL 2401 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VIL 2401, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIL 2401 registered?

VIL 2401 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is VIL 2401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 2401 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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