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J885 NLF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,699 mi
Last recorded99,699 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 NLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,699 miles

offside undersill and outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 94,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,909 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,391 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 90,391 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,247 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 82,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 79,393 miles

near side rear tyre fitted in wrong direction

Pass 21 Nov 2005 76,145 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 NLF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J885 NLF, 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 J885 NLF registered?

J885 NLF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J885 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J885 NLF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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