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J188 TNB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

248,707 mi
Last recorded248,707 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 TNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 248,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 Jun 2021 247,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2021 247,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 246,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 246,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 245,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 244,936 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 244,936 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 244,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 241,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 234,716 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 234,716 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 224,252 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 204,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 204,243 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 198,590 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 198,415 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 188,441 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 188,441 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 178,209 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 178,014 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 169,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 156,969 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 56,969 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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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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