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J18 MMP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,458 mi
Last recorded133,458 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MMP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 133,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 118,565 miles

ADVISE HORN SWITCH BE CHECKED

Fail 15 Dec 2012 118,550 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS BECOME UNSEATED WHEN VEHICLE IS JACKED-UP

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 102,912 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,828 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes corroded

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jul 2010 98,813 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes corroded

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,686 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

oil leaks

Fail 20 Jul 2009 91,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,668 miles

rear end of o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2006 83,747 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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J18 MMP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J18 MMP, 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 J18 MMP registered?

J18 MMP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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