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J325 GUF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 GUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,435 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill kit fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2013 104,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 101,935 miles

sills corode at rear ends on both sdes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,518 miles

slight corrosion rear subframe and suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,447 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 92,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 81,850 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in steering rack off side front

Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,459 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 72,459 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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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J325 GUF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J325 GUF, 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 J325 GUF registered?

J325 GUF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J325 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J325 GUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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