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J340 PBT

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,788 mi
Last recorded154,788 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 PBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 154,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 154,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 143,123 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 143,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 131,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 121,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 111,693 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

screen wash pipe leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2007 111,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

screen wash pipe leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2006 103,877 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 103,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PBT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J340 PBT, 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 PBT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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