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J190 HMX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,693 mi
Last recorded49,693 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ190 HMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 49,693 miles

Aftermarket parts fitted

Various interior parts removed

Various small areas of corrosion

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,610 miles

all discs corroded/pads low

clutch slipping

genrally undersided body rusting

handbrake lever high

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 48,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all discs corroded/pads low

clutch slipping

genrally undersided body rusting

handbrake lever high

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,737 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,666 miles

Handbrake release button 'sticks', advise attention.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,666 miles

Handbrake release button 'sticks', advise attention.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,065 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 38,065 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

interior mirror slightly insecure[two others fitted] †clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing??

tyre pressures look low??? †near side rear hood drain tube blocked with muck/near side rear outer body side panel slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J190 HMX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J190 HMX, 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 J190 HMX registered?

J190 HMX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J190 HMX safe to buy?

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