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J75 BSS

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,084 mi
Last recorded115,084 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 BSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,084 miles

undersise of car has been welded in various places and undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,028 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 111,301 miles

car has had a lot off welding but is sound

Pass 25 Aug 2008 108,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 103,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear parking brake low

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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J75 BSS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J75 BSS, 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

How do I check the history of J75 BSS?

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What year was J75 BSS registered?

J75 BSS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 1992.

Is J75 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J75 BSS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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