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J347 HUF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,581 mi
Last recorded127,581 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ347 HUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 127,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,147 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 127,147 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 125,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 124,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 124,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 123,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 121,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 119,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,480 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 115,480 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 105,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,759 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 98,756 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 92,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 87,959 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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J347 HUF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J347 HUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J347 HUF registered?

J347 HUF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J347 HUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J347 HUF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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