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J701 JCA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,669 mi
Last recorded170,669 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ701 JCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 170,669 miles

under side covered in underseal

Pass 3 Mar 2023 163,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jul 2021 160,577 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 160,577 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 159,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 159,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 156,402 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 156,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 149,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 149,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 149,282 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion to rear sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion to rear sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2016 148,572 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 147,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 147,130 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 146,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 146,000 miles

fibreglass repair to off side and near side rear sills, unable to completely assess body condition underneath.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

body repairs to both rear sills, uuable to fully check for corrosion.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 143,743 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 141,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 136,301 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 136,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 127,855 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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J701 JCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J701 JCA, 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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J701 JCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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