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J118 ORP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,737 mi
Last recorded152,737 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 ORP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 152,737 miles

suspension bushes deteriorated

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 150,752 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 150,752 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear, inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers footwell (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 148,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 145,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 141,486 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 141,486 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 136,735 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 136,708 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 136,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 134,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 134,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 130,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 130,941 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 125,851 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 125,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 109,937 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 109,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,381 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 97,381 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,756 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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J118 ORP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J118 ORP, 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 J118 ORP registered?

J118 ORP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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