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J460 WFL

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,185 mi
Last recorded109,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ460 WFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 109,185 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 105,096 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 105,096 miles

Rear fog lamp missing Kept in boot. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,425 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Jun 2016 101,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,833 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 99,833 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,711 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,001 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 95,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,385 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 92,385 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 161,842 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 161,842 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2006 159,225 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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J460 WFL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J460 WFL, 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 J460 WFL registered?

J460 WFL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J460 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J460 WFL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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