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J575 DYF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ575 DYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,538 miles

all suspension bushes poor condition

extensive corrosion

oil leak engine

oil leak from gearbox

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2021 99,538 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam both (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/outer arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation not connected to caliper (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

all suspension bushes poor condition

battery flat advise further investigation

extensive corrosion

oil leak engine

oil leak from gearbox

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2020 99,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 99,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,473 miles

corrosion to near side and off side outer seals

Fail 27 Aug 2019 98,473 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to near side and off side outer seals

Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,049 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,347 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,515 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,388 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,748 miles

tappet noise in engine

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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J575 DYF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J575 DYF, 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 J575 DYF registered?

J575 DYF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J575 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J575 DYF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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