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J802 SVU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,665 mi
Last recorded104,665 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ802 SVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 104,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,541 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,541 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 97,618 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer quater pannel on offside lower corroded but vechicle structure ok.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,435 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 93,926 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 90,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 90,959 miles

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

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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J802 SVU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J802 SVU, 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 J802 SVU registered?

J802 SVU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1992.

Is J802 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J802 SVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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