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J499 VTX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,478 mi
Last recorded141,478 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 VTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2023 141,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 139,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 136,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 133,047 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 131,036 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,537 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 127,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dust covers on front suspension joints deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 125,203 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,104 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 117,746 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 114,145 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 109,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 105,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 101,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 98,775 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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J499 VTX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J499 VTX, 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 J499 VTX registered?

J499 VTX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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