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J417 JFM

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,604 mi
Last recorded116,604 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ417 JFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 116,604 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 109,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 98,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,537 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 78,583 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,192 miles

h/brake needs adjust ment

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,723 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,323 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

this vehicle has been standing since last mot †corrosion starting to all brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2005 53,153 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 89,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J417 JFM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J417 JFM, 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 J417 JFM registered?

J417 JFM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J417 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J417 JFM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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