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J327 HGY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,633 mi
Last recorded116,633 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 HGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 113,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 113,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 109,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,993 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 104,992 miles

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 99,900 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,285 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 95,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,871 miles

oil leak

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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J327 HGY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J327 HGY, 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 J327 HGY registered?

J327 HGY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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