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J493 WAX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,182 mi
Last recorded196,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 WAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 196,182 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 185,515 miles

All suspension corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 185,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

All suspension corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 184,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 177,262 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 177,262 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 171,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 171,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 167,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 161,685 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Slight oscillation on nearside rear service brake and handbrake readings

Fail 20 Oct 2009 161,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Slight oscillation on nearside rear service brake and handbrake readings

Pass 14 Apr 2008 151,111 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 146,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 139,422 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 139,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J493 WAX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J493 WAX, 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 J493 WAX registered?

J493 WAX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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