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J340 KMW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,877 mi
Last recorded105,877 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 KMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake only just meets requirements may need adjusting/excess handbrake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,294 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases may be cracked under exhaust manifold heat sheild (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

front chassis rails and bulkhead corrodeing

nearside headlamp deteriorated

rear subframe corrodeing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (may be cracked under heat sheild (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

offside rear floor corrodeing

rear subframe corrodeing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 103,955 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (may be cracked under heat sheild (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

offside rear floor corrodeing

rear subframe corrodeing

Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,905 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

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

rear roll bar corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 103,808 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,691 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters perishing

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 103,618 miles

advise corrosion on metal brake pipes

advise n/s/r tyre getting worn on outer edge

advise possible slight blow manifold area

advise underbody corrosion

advise washer bottle bracket corroded

strong advise corrosion on chassis/body and suspension components

strong advise corrosion on front chassis legs under bonnet near servo and suspension mounts

strong advise front no plate poor

strong advise n/s sill in door shut corroded

strong advise o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,618 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise corrosion on metal brake pipes

advise n/s/r tyre getting worn on outer edge

advise possible slight blow manifold area

advise underbody corrosion

advise washer bottle bracket corroded

strong advise corrosion on chassis/body and suspension components

strong advise corrosion on front chassis legs under bonnet near servo and suspension mounts

strong advise front no plate poor

strong advise n/s sill in door shut corroded

strong advise o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,327 miles

Both headlamp aims are on the minimum.

Both rear chassis rails are damaged slightly.

Both sills are corroded. Not holed.

Brake and fuel pipes are slightly corroded on OSR.

Front number plate is damaged and slightly insecure. Still legible.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 103,327 miles

Both headlamp aims are on the minimum.

Both rear chassis rails are damaged slightly.

Both sills are corroded. Not holed.

Brake and fuel pipes are slightly corroded on OSR.

Front number plate is damaged and slightly insecure. Still legible.

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 103,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 103,025 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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J340 KMW 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 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 J340 KMW, 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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J340 KMW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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