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VIW 9932

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

218,848 mi
Last recorded218,848 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 9932
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 218,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 218,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 214,611 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 204,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 204,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 199,452 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 199,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 193,539 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 184,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 179,180 miles

rear fog light just ok

Fail 16 Nov 2018 179,180 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side was poor on both sides, adjusted the cable, just ok at time of test (1.4.1 (a))

rear fog light just ok

Pass 28 Apr 2015 179,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 178,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 177,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 169,438 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 163,845 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2010 153,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 141,016 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 125,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 112,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 93,266 miles

both sides inner rear sills starting to corrode

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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VIW 9932 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VIW 9932, 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 VIW 9932 registered?

VIW 9932 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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