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J804 JCA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,624 mi
Last recorded181,624 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ804 JCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 181,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 176,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 169,047 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 159,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 150,808 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 138,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 138,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 119,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,212 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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J804 JCA 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 88.9%.

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 J804 JCA, 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 J804 JCA registered?

J804 JCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J804 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J804 JCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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