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J734 LKR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,828 mi
Last recorded130,828 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ734 LKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,828 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion throughout suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 130,250 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 127,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both front chassis rails

Fail 15 Jun 2019 127,549 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both front chassis rails

Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,141 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust blow

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 120,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Front chassis under drivers footwell rusty

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

coil spring corroded all four coil springs rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 120,717 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Front chassis under drivers footwell rusty

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

coil spring corroded all four coil springs rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,987 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven application

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,869 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 116,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all front suspension ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 115,730 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all front suspension ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 3 May 2011 114,859 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 113,618 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 112,297 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 110,922 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 110,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 109,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 106,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 103,373 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 103,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LKR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 J734 LKR, 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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J734 LKR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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