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J885 HGF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,757 mi
Last recorded219,757 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 HGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 219,757 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 219,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 219,709 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 20 Apr 2012 219,709 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Fail 29 Feb 2012 219,709 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

all brake discs corroded lack of use

battery insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2011 217,178 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2011 217,178 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 211,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 209,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 195,511 miles

Oil leak

smell of petrol

Pass 20 Apr 2007 172,654 miles

fuel smell

Pass 21 Apr 2006 148,257 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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J885 HGF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 J885 HGF, 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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J885 HGF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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