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J449 ENW

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ449 ENW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,610 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 76,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,170 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills possibly been repaired with body filler

Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills possibly been repaired with body filler

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,642 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,820 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,018 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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J449 ENW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J449 ENW, 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 J449 ENW registered?

J449 ENW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J449 ENW safe to buy?

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