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J197 OKE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,071 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear and rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes cracked and split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 88,071 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear and rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes cracked and split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,168 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,796 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Drivers side rear tyre slightly miss shaped on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 72,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Battery secured with cable ties

Drivers side rear tyre slightly miss shaped on the inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,182 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,935 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,168 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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J197 OKE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J197 OKE, 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 J197 OKE registered?

J197 OKE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1992.

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