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J488 ERR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,071 mi
Last recorded114,071 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 ERR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,071 miles

clutch slave leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2016 114,066 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

clutch slave leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,434 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 108,426 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,366 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 102,351 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,426 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 77,426 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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J488 ERR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J488 ERR, 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 J488 ERR registered?

J488 ERR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1992.

Is J488 ERR safe to buy?

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