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J357 JOU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 119,993 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 119,937 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 119,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 107,099 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 105,812 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 104,923 miles

rear disc corrored on edges

Pass 11 May 2007 104,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 102,183 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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J357 JOU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J357 JOU, 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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What year was J357 JOU registered?

J357 JOU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1992.

Is J357 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J357 JOU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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