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J481 JFM

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,149 mi
Last recorded157,149 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 JFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 157,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 157,149 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 157,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 155,698 miles

Exhaust hangers starting to perish

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 155,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 153,531 miles

Exhaust rubbers not expected to last

Fail 10 Apr 2017 153,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% at best (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 35% at best (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust rubbers not expected to last

Pass 4 Apr 2016 150,400 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 144,172 miles

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

slight corrosion to osr sill

Pass 5 Apr 2014 140,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 137,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 131,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 124,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 120,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 107,513 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 104,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 99,925 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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J481 JFM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J481 JFM, 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 J481 JFM registered?

J481 JFM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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