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J777 PMM

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

208,312 mi
Last recorded208,312 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 PMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 208,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 208,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 206,498 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 206,498 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 203,265 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 196,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 196,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to front panel

small coolant leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 196,187 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to front panel

small coolant leak

Pass 25 May 2011 193,685 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside & outside edges

Fail 26 Apr 2011 193,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside & outside edges

Pass 20 May 2010 186,671 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2010 186,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J777 PMM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J777 PMM, 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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J777 PMM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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