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J677 LPO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

270,097 mi
Last recorded270,097 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 LPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 270,097 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 270,097 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 265,487 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 248,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 248,542 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 224,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 217,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 217,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 217,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 215,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 213,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cut in nearside rear tyre on tread.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 213,351 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cut in nearside rear tyre on tread.

Pass 22 May 2008 191,719 miles
Fail 18 May 2008 191,269 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 156,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 129,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 129,123 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J677 LPO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J677 LPO, 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 J677 LPO registered?

J677 LPO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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