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J112 URD

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,707 mi
Last recorded7,707 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ112 URD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 7,707 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 6,499 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 6,493 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 5,050 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc worn

rear tyre worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 7 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,902 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 81,902 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,750 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,955 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 70,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,172 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 65,122 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,268 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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J112 URD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J112 URD, 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 J112 URD registered?

J112 URD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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