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J120 TNF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,864 mi
Last recorded146,864 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 146,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 18 Jun 2021 146,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 20 May 2021 146,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush loose/clamp too big (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush loose/clamp too big (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal has travel

Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 138,302 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 138,181 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted to standard reflector type headlamp. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted to standard reflector type headlamp. (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 113,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,820 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,530 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre stop light inoperative

oil leak around engine

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,982 miles

Light corrosion on rear discs.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,280 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 87,280 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,380 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 84,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 80,361 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 TNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J120 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

J120 TNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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