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J19 RGR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,198 mi
Last recorded102,198 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 RGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 102,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 85,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,540 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 77,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,324 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 77,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,131 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 77,022 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 77,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J19 RGR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc 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 J19 RGR, 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 J19 RGR registered?

J19 RGR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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