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J656 FYA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,339 mi
Last recorded100,339 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 FYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 100,339 miles

slight corrosion n/s rear under sill

Fail 12 May 2015 100,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion n/s rear under sill

Pass 14 May 2014 96,929 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 96,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 93,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 93,469 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 89,656 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 85,317 miles

all tyres perrished

n/s front not perrished

Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all tyres perrished

Pass 24 Apr 2010 81,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 76,554 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 75,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 72,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 68,427 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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J656 FYA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J656 FYA, 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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J656 FYA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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