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J793 COO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,214 mi
Last recorded251,214 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ793 COO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 251,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower and offside front lower wings corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 248,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 238,799 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion essessment tool

sills corroded ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 7 Aug 2017 238,792 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion essessment tool

sills corroded ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 12 Aug 2016 230,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 226,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2015 226,317 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 219,515 miles

Oil leak

noise from engine

rear tyre's perished

Fail 12 Aug 2014 219,503 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

noise from engine

rear tyre's perished

Fail 30 Jul 2013 205,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 205,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 187,564 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 187,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 170,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 153,425 miles

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 9 Sep 2010 153,425 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 1 Sep 2009 139,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 123,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 104,518 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 89,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 80,184 miles

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

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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J793 COO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J793 COO, 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 J793 COO registered?

J793 COO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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