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J864 ARR

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ864 ARR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,525 miles

n/s/r inner sill is slightly corroded

o/s/f wing is corroded at the lower edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,442 miles

offside front outer sill excessivly corroded but not within prescribed area

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,147 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 78,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,630 miles

all suspension arms corroded

both inner sills corroding

both rear inner arches corroding

metal brake conections corroding

suspension bushes perished but no movement

Pass 31 Jan 2009 73,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,688 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 72,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion to nsr outer sill

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 69,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 69,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,423 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 67,419 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J864 ARR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J864 ARR, 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 J864 ARR registered?

J864 ARR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1992.

Is J864 ARR safe to buy?

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