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J472 WTF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,648 mi
Last recorded190,648 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 190,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 188,759 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 187,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 186,757 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and rear all top mount bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut /split the full cercumference fo the tread

Fail 28 Jun 2019 186,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and rear all top mount bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut /split the full cercumference fo the tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 184,249 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 181,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 176,974 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 173,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 169,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 166,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 160,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 155,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 149,096 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 149,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 145,616 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 145,616 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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J472 WTF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 J472 WTF, 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 36 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 J472 WTF registered?

J472 WTF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is J472 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J472 WTF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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