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J917 ATO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,676 mi
Last recorded106,676 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 ATO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sills looking tender at rear

Fail 7 Feb 2020 106,675 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sills looking tender at rear

rear fog lamp not in usual position

Pass 16 Jan 2019 97,830 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working lens missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,184 miles

parking brake only just met effort requirements

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 87,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 87,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 85,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,726 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 84,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 23 Jul 2010 84,274 miles

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

corrosion car componants

Pass 1 Aug 2009 63,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear wishbones corroding

rear inner/outer sills corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,467 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rust needs addressing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,518 miles

underbody rust

Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,703 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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J917 ATO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J917 ATO, 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 J917 ATO registered?

J917 ATO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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