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J92 ATV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ92 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 73,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,728 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f chassis member

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

corrosion to o/s/f chassis member

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,692 miles

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,651 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,429 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

o/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,740 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,490 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 17,792 miles

Rear fog starting to show white

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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J92 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 J92 ATV, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J92 ATV registered?

J92 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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