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J66 GBJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,334 mi
Last recorded170,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 GBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 170,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 158,265 miles

rear discs corroded on edges

surface corrosion on fuel lines

surface corrosion on fuel tank

surface corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Pass 19 May 2007 149,883 miles

rear discs corroded on edges

slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch aera

slight surface corrosion to underside inner sills aera and floor

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

surface corrosion on fuel lines

surface corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 16 Jun 2006 143,699 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 143,699 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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J66 GBJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J66 GBJ, 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 J66 GBJ registered?

J66 GBJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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