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J213 NRU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ213 NRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 134,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 161,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 142,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 130,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 126,851 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,145 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 121,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 119,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 116,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 111,906 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 111,906 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 109,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 108,426 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 108,426 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 103,702 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2005 103,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J213 NRU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J213 NRU, 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 J213 NRU registered?

J213 NRU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J213 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J213 NRU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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