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J812 DAP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,697 mi
Last recorded196,697 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 DAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 196,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front power steering pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

general underside of vehicle corroded

nearside outer rear sill corroded

rear brake pipe across vehicle rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2016 193,857 miles

age related under side corrosion

hole in under side sill n/s/r not load bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 187,235 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 187,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 184,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 179,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 174,873 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle and subframes have surface rust

Fail 4 Sep 2012 174,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

underside of vehicle and subframes have surface rust

Pass 20 Sep 2011 171,289 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 168,484 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all brake disc slightly pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

genral under body corrision

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2010 168,484 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

all brake disc slightly pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

genral under body corrision

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2009 159,030 miles

n/s/f brake binding slighty

Fail 30 Sep 2009 159,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake binding slighty

Pass 2 Oct 2008 136,591 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 136,591 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Addedc 2.5 litres of engine oil for mot test

Brake fluid level low

Brake pipes starting too corrode

Fog light starting to loose colour

Front disc`s slightly discoloured and o/s/f slightly corroded in places

O/S/F wing damaged

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

handbrake has alot of travel

Pass 27 Jun 2006 113,861 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perishing †o/s/r tyre perishing

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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J812 DAP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J812 DAP, 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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J812 DAP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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