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J220 UNB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 UNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,787 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 96,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,096 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 88,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 79,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,440 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 78,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 77,152 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 77,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

appears to have been parked up long term

modified springs/struts fitted

n/s/f brake bind,front brake efforts showing distortion

o/s/f tyre tread damage

o/s/r tyre flat when presented for test

underbody chassis rails damaged,floor/suspension/subframe/brake pipes sealant applied,unable to assess some items/areas

Pass 31 May 2008 77,117 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/f slight brake bind

Fail 7 Apr 2007 76,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 76,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 76,015 miles

chassis damage/grounded,underseal etc unable toproperly assess chassis/suspension

limited slip diff fitted,unable to assess some items

o/s h/brake poor operation

refer also fail/advise 07/04/06

Fail 7 Apr 2006 76,011 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r hand brake poor effort

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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J220 UNB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J220 UNB, 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 J220 UNB registered?

J220 UNB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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