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J208 MHF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,338 mi
Last recorded190,338 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 MHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 190,338 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 190,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 185,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion centre to front inner sill/floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion front to rear inner sill/ floor area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General under body condition. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 185,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion centre to front inner sill/floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion front to rear inner sill/ floor area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General under body condition. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 172,094 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 172,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/s & n/s rear wheel arche(s) has slight surface rust

Offside front inner floor slightly corroded but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody has slight surface rust to chassis/suspension components/brake components & steering components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 164,682 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 164,682 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 156,095 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes covered in black paint.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 147,406 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 144,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 143,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR WISH BUSHES PERISHED==OS WISH BUSHES PERISHED==

Pass 21 Feb 2007 138,573 miles

slight corrision to nearside front brake pipe== brake pedal rubber begining to wear== engine covered== engine has oil leak== offside front shock spilt

Pass 1 Mar 2006 133,403 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 133,287 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J208 MHF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J208 MHF, 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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J208 MHF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1992.

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