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J884 JWV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ884 JWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,244 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut/sill area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to nearside front & offside front lower wing sections

corrosion to rear inner sill area's

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,021 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

wipers deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2017 98,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked outer rim marked in yellow (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

wipers deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,476 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced dampening

oil & coolant leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions marked in yellow (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced dampening

both rear tyre's are cracking / perishing

oil & coolant leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,344 miles

general body corrosion to underbody

suspension and steering bushes all detoariated

Fail 12 Aug 2015 90,344 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general body corrosion to underbody

suspension and steering bushes all detoariated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,060 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,796 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2011 82,977 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 82,960 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 78,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 78,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J884 JWV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J884 JWV, 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 J884 JWV registered?

J884 JWV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J884 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J884 JWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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