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J531 GHY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,907 mi
Last recorded76,907 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 GHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,907 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,935 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 67,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,002 miles

power steering pump noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,729 miles

slight corrosion to lower front wing

Pass 5 May 2016 66,453 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 66,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,793 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,880 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 61,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,868 miles

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

rear number plate fading

Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,868 miles

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

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,759 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,583 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 54,833 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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J531 GHY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J531 GHY, 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 J531 GHY registered?

J531 GHY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J531 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J531 GHY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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