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J737 HTU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,232 mi
Last recorded212,232 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ737 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 212,232 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres perished and have been wearing on the inside edge

front an rear suspension components have slight corrosion

power steering leak, but not excessive

Fail 5 Jun 2018 212,229 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front both inner door sills by the jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres perished and have been wearing on the inside edge

front an rear suspension components have slight corrosion

power steering leak, but not excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2017 206,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion by front jacking points/inner door sills

Pass 9 Jun 2016 201,287 miles

engine oil leak

power steering leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 201,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded part of door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,878 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 182,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 177,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 171,736 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear suspension coroded

offside front brake pipe coroded

rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 162,503 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 162,503 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 153,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 9 Aug 2008 152,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 146,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 132,663 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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J737 HTU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J737 HTU, 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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J737 HTU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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