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YBZ 3759

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,200 mi
Last recorded171,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 3759
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 171,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 164,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 152,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 140,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 127,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 113,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 113,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 113,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 113,067 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 112,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 112,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 111,982 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 111,979 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 111,705 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 111,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 110,356 miles

front shocker gaitors split

Pass 12 May 2011 108,727 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 107,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 105,959 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 104,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 103,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 101,320 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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YBZ 3759 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YBZ 3759, 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 YBZ 3759 registered?

YBZ 3759 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for YBZ 3759 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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