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J150 WRE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,153 mi
Last recorded60,153 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ150 WRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 60,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,038 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 60,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension parts / components corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Body / wing dent damaged

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2019 58,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

front suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Jan 2019 58,217 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

front suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Dec 2017 57,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,425 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 54,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted ok (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,690 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,781 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,554 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,706 miles

clutch slave cylinder slightly damp

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,811 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 42,784 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,786 miles

front too rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,027 miles

tested wet engine pan fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,875 miles

rear brake pads low.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,144 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 35,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J150 WRE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J150 WRE, 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 J150 WRE registered?

J150 WRE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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