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J780 WTF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,780 mi
Last recorded149,780 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,780 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 149,780 miles

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 146,134 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,294 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 145,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.63% (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 76,369 miles

rear exhaust box connection to middle leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2006 76,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box connection to middle leaking

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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J780 WTF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J780 WTF, 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

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What year was J780 WTF registered?

J780 WTF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J780 WTF safe to buy?

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