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J651 HGC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,968 mi
Last recorded19,968 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ651 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,968 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 19,966 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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 23 Mar 2012 19,155 miles

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

both front tyres perishing and cracking in tread

Fail 19 Mar 2012 19,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres perishing and cracking in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 18,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,841 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 17,841 miles

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

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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J651 HGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J651 HGC, 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 J651 HGC registered?

J651 HGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J651 HGC safe to buy?

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