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J874 WOB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ874 WOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 112,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 112,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,544 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 105,710 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 102,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre outer wall cracking in one area.recommend replace tyre as soon as possible.

Fail 6 May 2011 102,865 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre outer wall cracking in one area.recommend replace tyre as soon as possible.

Pass 6 May 2010 101,391 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,189 miles

o/s rear outer sill/rear panel has signs of small holes and corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2009 100,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s rear outer sill/rear panel has signs of small holes and corrosion

Pass 7 May 2008 98,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 95,299 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 95,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 89,605 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 89,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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J874 WOB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J874 WOB, 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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J874 WOB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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