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J450 DYK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,507 mi
Last recorded121,507 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 DYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,507 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 121,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,267 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,721 miles

engine idle speed close to fail

Fail 12 Nov 2009 102,717 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,743 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 98,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,518 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,434 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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J450 DYK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J450 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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What year was J450 DYK registered?

J450 DYK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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