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XJI 8015

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,838 mi
Last recorded113,838 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 8015
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,838 miles

Nearside Rear door sill attn n f

Offside door sill attn n f

Pass 9 Jan 2023 112,993 miles

Nearside Front road wheel spoke loose

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,717 miles

oil leak

osr tyre worn very close on outside edge and cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2021 106,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

osr tyre worn very close on outside edge and cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,009 miles

both front and osr tyres getting low and cracking

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2019 102,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 95,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,001 miles

Corrosion both outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,582 miles

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,781 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 76,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,248 miles

advise rear brake discs in poor condition

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,247 miles

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

advise rear brake discs in poor condition

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,346 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,046 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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XJI 8015 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 XJI 8015, 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 XJI 8015 registered?

XJI 8015 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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