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J32 HGK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

182,803 mi
Last recorded182,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ32 HGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 182,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 182,289 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 177,003 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 176,987 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 171,931 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 171,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 160,267 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 160,267 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 149,758 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 136,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 131,662 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 131,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,208 miles

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

front number plate badly cracked & becoming loose

Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate broken

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,017 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 89,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 86,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 86,152 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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J32 HGK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J32 HGK, 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 J32 HGK registered?

J32 HGK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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