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J853 XAN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,828 mi
Last recorded152,828 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 XAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2009 152,828 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 148,869 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 148,869 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 142,174 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 132,059 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 132,059 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 118,006 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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J853 XAN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J853 XAN, 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 J853 XAN registered?

J853 XAN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J853 XAN safe to buy?

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