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J556 TBA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,152 mi
Last recorded147,152 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 147,152 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 147,152 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 146,209 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 140,163 miles

all shock absorber boots split

corrode brake pipes to o/s/f and n/s/f flexible hoses

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on insides

Fail 12 May 2010 140,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all shock absorber boots split

corrode brake pipes to o/s/f and n/s/f flexible hoses

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on insides

Fail 19 May 2009 127,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 127,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 125,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 123,465 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2007 123,465 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2006 122,448 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 122,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J556 TBA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J556 TBA, 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 J556 TBA registered?

J556 TBA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J556 TBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J556 TBA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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