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J571 HCA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,792 mi
Last recorded141,792 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 HCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 141,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2014 141,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 141,506 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 139,374 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 139,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 135,068 miles

**EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS CARRIED OUT , SERVICEABLE AT TIM OF TEST**

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES DETERIATED

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

WASHER BOTTLE SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED WASHER BOTTLE INSECURE

Fail 16 Nov 2011 135,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES DETERIATED

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

WASHER BOTTLE SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED WASHER BOTTLE INSECURE

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,521 miles

SOME SUFACE CORROSION OF ALL UNDER BODY PANALS & FRONT & REAR STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 129,467 miles

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

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

SOME SUFACE CORROSION OF ALL UNDER BODY PANALS & FRONT & REAR STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 122,389 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 122,389 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 122,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 122,274 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front flexy brake hoses ferrals rusty

front sub frame has surfice rust on it

n/s/r tyre has slight cracks on the tread

Pass 4 May 2006 121,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 112,743 miles

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

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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J571 HCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J571 HCA, 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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J571 HCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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