Mazda Unknown (1992)
1992 Mazda Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 499 1992 Mazda Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
These 1992 Mazdas are in dire shape: just 1.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, with petrol variants managing only 1.2%. The dangerous defect rate of 0.4% is mercifully low, but the verdict is clear—this is a fleet of vehicles that have been heavily run and largely neglected.
At 130,545 miles median, these cars are genuinely exhausted for their age, and the minimal failures (0.01 per vehicle) suggest most have already undergone major repairs or are limping along with bandaid fixes. If you're considering one of these, budget for a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection and expect significant work; don't rely on MOT history alone.
We have 499 1992 Mazda Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1992 Mazda Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 472 | 1.2% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (4%) | 20 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 83.3% | 0.33 |
| Gas (1%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Mazda Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Mazda Unknown vehicles fall between 68,935 and 140,876 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Mazda Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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100%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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62.5%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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50%
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view mirror missing ()
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25%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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25%
oil leak
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25%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and slightly worn inner edge
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25%
Rear coil spring corroded both sides
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25%
Inner steering rack joints play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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