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J854 VFL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,071 mi
Last recorded62,071 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ854 VFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 62,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

catalyst heat shield loose

Pass 4 Dec 2007 61,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 61,910 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

fuel pipes very corroded. cooling fans not working

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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J854 VFL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J854 VFL, 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 J854 VFL registered?

J854 VFL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J854 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J854 VFL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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