MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE
VEHICLE UNDERSEALED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to vehicle
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to vehicle
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
harnesses fitted
roll cage fitted
Nearside Seat belt replaced with harness
Offside Inner rack has slight play in ball joint.
Offside Seat belt replaced with harness
Rollcage fitted in vehicle
Front Brake discs have slight surface corrosion.
Motorsport rollcage fitted.
Nearside Motorsport harness fitted.
Offside Motorsport harness fitted.
Rear Brake discs have slight surface corrosion
Front Number plate has a crack, does not effect reading of plate.
Front wings have flex/movement but still adequately fix to vehicle.
Nearside Safety harness fitted.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Safety harness fitted.
Safety roll cage installed in vehicle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Number plate has a crack, does not effect reading of plate.
Front wings have flex/movement but still adequately fix to vehicle.
Nearside Safety harness fitted.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Safety harness fitted.
Safety roll cage installed in vehicle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Slight oil leak from engine
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear bumpers flex quit a bit
suspension is quite low
tyres run quite close to wheel arches .front brake hoses run close to tyres on lock to lock
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J188 TNB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 J188 TNB, 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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J188 TNB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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