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J123 RNB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,112 mi
Last recorded86,112 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 RNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 86,112 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,170 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,113 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,502 miles

o/s/r sill in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,690 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 74,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 72,496 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 70,330 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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J123 RNB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J123 RNB, 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 J123 RNB registered?

J123 RNB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 1992.

Is J123 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 RNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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