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J21 XDC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 XDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,713 miles

ALL fuel pipes and fuel tank are corroded

All front and rear suspension componats are heavly corroded

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

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,713 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

ALL fuel pipes and fuel tank are corroded

All front and rear suspension componats are heavly corroded

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

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,122 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f/ inner sill area corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,649 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 86,648 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,255 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,889 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 77,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,484 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 74,461 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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J21 XDC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J21 XDC, 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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J21 XDC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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