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J523 HCB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,338 mi
Last recorded160,338 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 HCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 160,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 159,517 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 159,517 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 158,286 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear sill starting to corrode

under body starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2009 156,483 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 156,483 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 148,550 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust front heat shield corroded

noise from inside catalyst

surface corrosion to brake pipes at front

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 10 May 2008 148,550 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust front heat shield corroded

noise from inside catalyst

surface corrosion to brake pipes at front

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,900 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 129,900 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 112,573 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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J523 HCB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J523 HCB, 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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J523 HCB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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