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J419 XBL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ419 XBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 135,000 miles

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

The OSR tyre side wall is cracking

Pass 24 May 2013 133,046 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 133,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 127,021 miles

both rear tyres cracked on tread

floors and sills damaged

offside front tyre cracked on tread and wall

offside rear marker light in op

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 125,930 miles

front & rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 124,426 miles

o/s/f tyre severly perrished in tread area

Fail 11 Jun 2010 124,354 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre severly perrished in tread area

Pass 12 Jun 2009 121,064 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 121,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 115,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 113,183 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all shock dust covers split

n/s sill bent

o/s/r brake readings slighty low

Pass 7 Feb 2006 108,479 miles

corrosion forming to nearside and offside front chassis,front and rear subframes

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside outer sill lip damaged

rear service and parking brake efforts low

slight corrosion/wear front discs

Fail 3 Feb 2006 108,479 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion forming to nearside and offside front chassis and front and rear subframes

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside outer sill lip damaged

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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J419 XBL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J419 XBL, 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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J419 XBL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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