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J763 WAX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,923 mi
Last recorded135,923 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ763 WAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 135,923 miles

3rd brake lamp utalised as fog lamp

chassis rails damaged

lowered suspension fitted, suspension firm

off side rear tyre starting to perish and close to limit

parking permit in swept area

Fail 15 Apr 2009 135,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

3rd brake lamp utalised as fog lamp

chassis rails damaged

lowered suspension fitted, suspension firm

off side rear tyre starting to perish and close to limit

parking permit in swept area

Pass 15 Apr 2008 123,744 miles

near side front tyre wearing at outer edge

off side front tyre wearing at inner edge

suspension firm

Fail 14 Apr 2008 123,744 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side front tyre wearing at outer edge

off side and near side chassis rails damaged

off side front tyre wearing at inner edge

suspension firm

Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,647 miles

wear in steering and suspension joints †dust covers broken on most suspnsion joints †chassis dented from jacking †front tyres close to limit

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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J763 WAX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J763 WAX, 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 J763 WAX registered?

J763 WAX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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