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J120 HMV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,227 mi
Last recorded167,227 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 HMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 167,227 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner & outer sills

Pass 7 Jun 2019 165,008 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill pane corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 162,872 miles

Both rear outer sill panels corroding

Pass 5 May 2017 158,000 miles

Nearside rear sill corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,612 miles

Offside rear sill panel corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2016 156,612 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside rear sill panel corroding

Pass 8 May 2015 155,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 153,650 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 153,644 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 150,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 141,672 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 134,647 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 129,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 126,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,248 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 117,426 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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J120 HMV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J120 HMV, 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 J120 HMV registered?

J120 HMV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J120 HMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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