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J608 TRP

1992 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1640cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,805 mi
Last recorded63,805 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX5120,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 TRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,640cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 63,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 60,195 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,641 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,625 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 56,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,071 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,071 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,751 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 40,751 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,588 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,183 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,183 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 30,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,635 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,565 miles

all four tyes slight wear on inner shoulder of tyre

rear brake discs slight corrosion (surface)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,444 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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J608 TRP is a 1992 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 120,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J608 TRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J608 TRP registered?

J608 TRP is a 1992 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J608 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J608 TRP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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