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J111 YSM

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,083 mi
Last recorded157,083 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 YSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,083 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 155,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 152,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 150,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 148,327 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 148,327 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 147,458 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 147,433 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 142,288 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 142,288 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 138,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 138,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 135,349 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 135,349 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 130,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 130,293 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 122,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 122,297 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 118,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 111,493 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 111,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 103,812 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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J111 YSM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J111 YSM, 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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J111 YSM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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