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J690 WRD

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,433 mi
Last recorded255,433 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ690 WRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 255,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 244,924 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 235,824 miles

various areas of surface corrosion evident but not considered to be excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2010 224,553 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 218,876 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various areas of corrosion not considered excessive under body and components

Fail 8 Aug 2009 218,876 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various areas of corrosion not considered excessive under body and components

Pass 27 Aug 2008 214,927 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis rails damaged

various body corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2008 214,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis rails damaged

various body corrosion

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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J690 WRD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J690 WRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J690 WRD registered?

J690 WRD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J690 WRD safe to buy?

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