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J684 MJK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,591 mi
Last recorded183,591 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ684 MJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 183,591 miles

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

oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2017 183,591 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 183,451 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 156,740 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 156,740 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 133,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 146,871 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 146,871 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 144,192 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 May 2012 144,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 142,924 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 132,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear drop links worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 132,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear drop links worn

Pass 8 Jul 2008 112,550 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 112,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,351 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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J684 MJK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J684 MJK, 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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J684 MJK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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