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J346 BJN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,719 mi
Last recorded139,719 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ346 BJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 139,719 miles

All rear suspension bushes frayed

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 139,719 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All rear suspension bushes frayed

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 137,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 134,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 131,349 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti slip rubber split

offside rear to nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak underside of engine

rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 131,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti slip rubber split

offside rear to nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak underside of engine

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 124,396 miles

fuel pipes along chassis badly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 124,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes along chassis badly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,830 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 113,266 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 113,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 108,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 104,755 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 104,561 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 104,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 103,694 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 103,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 22 May 2006 101,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 98,173 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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J346 BJN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J346 BJN, 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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J346 BJN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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