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J787 PCS

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,377 mi
Last recorded189,377 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 PCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 189,377 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear body panel slightly corroded

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

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2022 189,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body panel slightly corroded

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

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

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jul 2021 180,396 miles

all front suspension components in early stages of corrosion

all rear suspension components in early stages of corrosion

all welding has been heavily undersealed

car suspension has been lowered

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2020 171,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside heavy coated in waxoyl

Pass 20 Jan 2018 171,248 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement from rear mountings

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Under-trays fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 171,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split ALSO INSECURE (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted OUTTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH REAR WRONG ROTATION (4.1.D.1f)

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

DRIVERS SEAT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM REAR MOUNTING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOIN BETWEEN CENTER AND REAR (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 171,179 miles

both rear tyres low

exhaust heatshield insecure

various parts and components of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 171,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres low

exhaust heatshield insecure

various parts and components of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 168,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside wiper torn

offside chassis corroded but not affecting braking or steering

offside floor holed

Pass 9 Aug 2013 165,405 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 65,310 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 162,231 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

various parts of underbody corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 162,220 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 coil springs corroded

various parts of underbody corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 159,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear coil springs corroded but complete at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2011 159,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear coil springs corroded but complete at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2010 156,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 156,310 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 132,631 miles

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

both outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Aug 2008 148,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 143,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 139,035 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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J787 PCS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J787 PCS, 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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J787 PCS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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