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J647 FVG

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ647 FVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake discs front and rear, heavy corrosion

corrosion everywhere on undercarriage

Fail 9 Mar 2020 136,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake discs front and rear, heavy corrosion

corrosion everywhere on undercarriage

Pass 13 Mar 2019 135,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (border line pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre walls badly cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside lower handbrake reading (just passed

general corrosion on front and rear suspension and chassis components

heavy corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 12 Mar 2019 135,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (border line pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre walls badly cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside lower handbrake reading (just passed

general corrosion on front and rear suspension and chassis components

heavy corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2019 135,957 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer,split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front,becoming excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ,becoming excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service Brake Efficiencies low

Service Brake Efficiency only just met requirements

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking up

suspension,brake components and chassis badly corroded

undertray fitted

Offside Rear tyre splitting around inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2018 135,871 miles

heavy corrosion on rear brake disc faces

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyre walls cracking

undercarriage general corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 135,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

heavy corrosion on rear brake disc faces

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyre walls cracking

undercarriage general corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 135,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 135,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 135,394 miles

all the underneath of this vehinle has corrosion to steering suspension chassis and floor although passable for mot purposes should be monitored

Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,765 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 133,906 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 133,906 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,746 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 133,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 133,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 132,759 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 132,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 128,904 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 128,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 117,163 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 117,163 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 104,799 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 101,046 miles

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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J647 FVG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J647 FVG, 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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J647 FVG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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