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J313 OKO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,989 mi
Last recorded128,989 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ313 OKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 128,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 128,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 128,018 miles

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

all front suspension bushes slightly perished

front brakes binding slightly

hydrocarbons slightly high

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

o/s rear tyre under inflated

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 May 2012 128,017 miles

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes slightly perished

front brakes binding slightly

hydrocarbons slightly high

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

o/s rear tyre under inflated

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 May 2011 12,561 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 12,559 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

some surface corrosion under vehicle

suspension members corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 123,443 miles

1 centre exhaust mounting not utilised

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

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

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

engine area oily underneath

front brakes binding

front brakes binding slightly

inner & outer sills corroded / repaired

rear chassis sections corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 May 2010 123,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 centre exhaust mounting not utilised

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

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

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

engine area oily underneath

front brakes binding

inner & outer sills corroded / repaired

rear chassis sections corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2009 119,767 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

surface scar in n/s front tyre

Fail 19 May 2009 119,765 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

surface scar in n/s front tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 116,803 miles

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

Coolant leak

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 14 May 2008 116,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 18 May 2007 111,806 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 108,559 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 105,406 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 105,408 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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J313 OKO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 J313 OKO, 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 J313 OKO registered?

J313 OKO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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