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J687 ATV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,200 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,743 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 108,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 108,299 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 108,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 106,400 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 106,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 106,098 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 104,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 104,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,576 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 101,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,711 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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J687 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J687 ATV, 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 J687 ATV registered?

J687 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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