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J155 NLN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,429 mi
Last recorded90,429 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 NLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 90,428 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 900,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 87,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear sill rusting

rust pacth forming on offside front door step

small rust hole on nearside front outer sill

Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,140 miles

b oth rear anti roll bar inner bushes wearing

Fail 3 Aug 2007 79,140 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

b oth rear anti roll bar inner bushes wearing

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 66,829 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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J155 NLN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J155 NLN, 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 J155 NLN registered?

J155 NLN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J155 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J155 NLN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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