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J886 BVX

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 BVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,885 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 108,885 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,910 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 104,909 miles

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 101,231 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 98,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 95,092 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,841 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 90,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 80,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch is starting to slip.

light corrosion to floors & suspension components.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 80,474 miles

clutch is starting to slip.

light corrosion to floors & suspension components.

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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J886 BVX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J886 BVX, 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 J886 BVX registered?

J886 BVX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J886 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J886 BVX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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