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J549 BJN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

211,869 mi
Last recorded211,869 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 BJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 211,869 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 207,834 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 207,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 207,660 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Various suspension items becoming rusted and various rubber gaiters and bushes becoming perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 198,639 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 198,639 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 188,085 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 188,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 182,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 177,634 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 175,075 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 171,485 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 171,461 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 166,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 161,867 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 161,867 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 157,415 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 157,412 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 152,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 147,425 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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J549 BJN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J549 BJN, 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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J549 BJN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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