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J533 ATV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,195 mi
Last recorded206,195 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 206,195 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 193,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 184,360 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 184,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 172,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 156,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 139,699 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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J533 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J533 ATV, 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 J533 ATV registered?

J533 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J533 ATV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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