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J139 TBW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,840 mi
Last recorded129,840 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ139 TBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 129,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,774 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 109,359 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 109,359 miles

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

advise hand brake travel

under shield broken

Pass 19 Nov 2007 108,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 106,834 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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J139 TBW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J139 TBW, 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 J139 TBW registered?

J139 TBW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J139 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J139 TBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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