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J854 WRX

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,384 mi
Last recorded242,384 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ854 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 242,384 miles

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

all shock absorber gaitors perished

Fail 19 Aug 2010 242,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all shock absorber gaitors perished

Fail 14 Jul 2009 230,520 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 230,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 210,854 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 210,854 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 166,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 166,725 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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J854 WRX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J854 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

J854 WRX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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