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J555 MXV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,103 mi
Last recorded124,103 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,103 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 124,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 118,057 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 118,041 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 111,887 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Near side inner and outer sill corroded

Off side inner and outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle floors corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 111,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

Near side inner and outer sill corroded

Off side inner and outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle floors corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 97,952 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,767 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,723 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 89,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 126,634 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 126,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 89,612 miles

front and rear upper and lower suspension arms heavily corroded, rear brake discs corroded, o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 89,204 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 89,136 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion noted in genral on underside of vehicle,floors,chassis,axle front and rear,and front and rear suspension components †

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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J555 MXV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J555 MXV, 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 J555 MXV registered?

J555 MXV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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