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XJI 8016

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 8016
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 100,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 100,022 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 88,012 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 88,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 87,598 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 87,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,561 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 83,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp & O/S rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 82,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 82,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,038 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracking.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,038 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,816 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,297 miles

c/l 451581

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 8016 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 8016, 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 8016 registered?

XJI 8016 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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