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J75 LCP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,689 mi
Last recorded120,689 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 120,689 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,814 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arches showing signs of corrossion

Fail 3 Oct 2013 115,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches showing signs of corrossion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 112,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,575 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,518 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 103,192 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 97,312 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 95,890 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 95,890 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 86,878 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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J75 LCP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCP, 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 J75 LCP registered?

J75 LCP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 1992.

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