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J118 SDV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,863 mi
Last recorded265,863 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 265,863 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 265,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 247,420 miles

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2019 247,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 231,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2018 231,197 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not vertical (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot is full unable to check

Pass 25 Jun 2016 224,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 215,135 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 215,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 205,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 204,996 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 202,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 May 2012 202,207 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 May 2011 189,465 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 189,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 183,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 183,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 173,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 162,417 miles

strong advise both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Jun 2006 147,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 132,210 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 SDV 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 66.7%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

J118 SDV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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