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J158 DYR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,778 mi
Last recorded167,778 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 DYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2011 167,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 164,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 148,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise front number plate krack

Pass 26 Jul 2008 131,201 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated

both front tyres are deteriorating inbetween there threads

both nearside and offside front bottom ball joint rubbers are deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres are deteriorating inbetween the threads

rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated

slight bind on the nearside rear wheel

slight oil leak from the gearbox

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 31 Jul 2007 117,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 117,206 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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J158 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J158 DYR, 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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J158 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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