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J734 JOU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,018 mi
Last recorded159,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ734 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 159,018 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 153,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 153,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 133,406 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 133,368 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 125,245 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

inner door sills corroding

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre perished and tread wearing low on outer edge

rear brake discs corroding

steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 2 Jul 2011 125,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

inner door sills corroding

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre perished and tread wearing low on outer edge

rear brake discs corroding

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 19 Jun 2010 120,945 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 118,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 117,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 115,073 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 110,904 miles

Front disc's and pads worn but not to limit

Rear disc's worn but not to limits

Pass 24 Sep 2005 107,063 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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J734 JOU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J734 JOU, 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 J734 JOU registered?

J734 JOU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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