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J678 MBV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,397 mi
Last recorded86,397 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 MBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 83,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,578 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,490 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,024 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 73,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,376 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,263 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,262 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,106 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,424 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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J678 MBV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J678 MBV, 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 J678 MBV registered?

J678 MBV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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The MOT history for J678 MBV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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