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J129 MLO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 MLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,709 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,687 miles

all roadsprings are corroded

all shockabsorber boots are poor

front discs are worn/thin

front tyres are aged/perished

rear discs are corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,064 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake pad is deteriorating

Offside front, Offside Rear and Nearside front tyres are perrishing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake pad is deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front, Offside Rear and Nearside front tyres are perrishing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,570 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 85,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear of exhaust touches rear bumper

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,931 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 79,168 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,028 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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J129 MLO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J129 MLO, 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 J129 MLO registered?

J129 MLO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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