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J494 HMY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 HMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

Fail 24 Dec 2020 123,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 122,919 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion to offside front outer chaasis member

Fail 1 Apr 2016 122,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B post (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,721 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front washer part blocked

Fail 4 Sep 2014 118,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front washer part blocked

Pass 8 May 2013 117,539 miles

corrosion to both inner door sills - offside outer rear sill - both front A posts & both centre chassis rails

offside front washer part blocked

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 117,538 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

corrosion to both inner door sills - offside outer rear sill - both front A posts & both centre chassis rails

offside front washer part blocked

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 117,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to offside lower outer sill - nearside door hinges siezing - exhaust heat shield deteriorated - cracking to offside front tyre - light corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2011 112,543 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDTION

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,635 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 107,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 101,585 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 101,585 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 98,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 98,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 98,770 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 95,350 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 95,331 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) 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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J494 HMY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 J494 HMY, 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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J494 HMY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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