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J910 HGJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,062 mi
Last recorded194,062 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ910 HGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 194,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills heavilly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 173,315 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 173,315 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 159,364 miles

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

all chassis rails corroded and damaged

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres near limit

Fail 29 Jul 2016 159,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all chassis rails corroded and damaged

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres near limit

Fail 27 Jun 2016 159,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all chassis rails corroded and damaged

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2014 158,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

wind screen filthy on inside

Fail 8 Nov 2014 158,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

wind screen filthy on inside

Pass 12 Nov 2013 157,481 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 457,470 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2012 155,231 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 155,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 131,765 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 151,750 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 143,019 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all round lowerd springs

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

slight crossion all round

Pass 2 Jul 2010 143,019 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all round lowerd springs

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

slight crossion all round

Fail 25 Jun 2010 142,976 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2009 132,683 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 132,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 121,846 miles

IN MY OPINION THE EXHAUST NOTE PRODUCED BY THE BACK EXHAUST BOX IS CLOSE TO THE MAXIMUM SOUND LIMIT ALOUD

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust repair to back exhaust box

Fail 30 Jun 2008 121,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

IN MY OPINION THE EXHAUST NOTE PRODUCED BY THE BACK EXHAUST BOX IS CLOSE TO THE MAXIMUM SOUND LIMIT ALOUD

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust repair to back exhaust box

front wiper blades worn

Fail 21 Jun 2007 118,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 118,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 103,196 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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J910 HGJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J910 HGJ, 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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J910 HGJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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