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J314 SDV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ314 SDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 142,452 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 134,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 134,760 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 133,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 132,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 130,265 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 130,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 129,412 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 129,412 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 111,303 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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J314 SDV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J314 SDV, 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 J314 SDV registered?

J314 SDV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is J314 SDV safe to buy?

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