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J175 TFC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,369 mi
Last recorded102,369 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ175 TFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 14 Oct 2013 102,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,185 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 96,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 88,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 85,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2007 169,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 161,878 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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J175 TFC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J175 TFC, 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 J175 TFC registered?

J175 TFC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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