MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
All suspension corroded
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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear brake discs worn and corroded
Slight oscillation on nearside rear service brake and handbrake readings
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
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)
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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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J493 WAX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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