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J420 DYK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,477 mi
Last recorded171,477 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ420 DYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 171,477 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 171,477 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 170,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 170,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 169,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 168,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 167,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 164,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 164,494 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 155,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 134,854 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 134,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades smearing screen

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 May 2009 126,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2009 126,136 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 124,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 118,817 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 118,817 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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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J420 DYK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J420 DYK, 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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J420 DYK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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