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J196 MHC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,612 mi
Last recorded160,612 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 MHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 160,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 160,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,547 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 110,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,779 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 103,298 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,814 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall.

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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J196 MHC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J196 MHC, 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 J196 MHC registered?

J196 MHC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J196 MHC safe to buy?

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