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J343 LPO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ343 LPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OF CENTRE SILENCER (7.1.2)

corrosion on n/s and o/s inner and outer sills

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 106,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OF CENTRE SILENCER (7.1.2)

corrosion on n/s and o/s inner and outer sills

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,640 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,160 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 104,160 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 99,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 99,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 92,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 83,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 78,018 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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J343 LPO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J343 LPO, 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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J343 LPO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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