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J322 NLJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,619 mi
Last recorded204,619 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ322 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 204,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 198,235 miles

both rear outer seals corroded , inner seal still solid ! lower seat belt mounting point close by

slight interference on both rear lights when hazards on

Fail 3 Nov 2011 198,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear outer seals corroded , inner seal still solid ! lower seat belt mounting point close by

front and rear pads low

slight interference on both rear lights when hazards on

Pass 10 Aug 2010 190,107 miles

front headlamp dip beam pattern getting weak

Pass 26 May 2009 185,927 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 185,927 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 180,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 176,746 miles

as origional test No690630437130

Fail 10 May 2007 176,746 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.Front number plate is damaged. †2.Chassis rails are damaged and corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 162,313 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 162,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J322 NLJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J322 NLJ, 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 J322 NLJ registered?

J322 NLJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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