MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Catalytic converter removed (not subject to cat emissions test)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower and nearside upper (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both front to rear chassis rails slightly damaged/distorted but not seriously weakened
coolant leak, poss water pump?
n/s headlamp sealed beam type o/s euro type
stretched tyres fitted but appear to be seated correctly on rim
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Catalytic converter removed (not subject to cat emissions test)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower and nearside upper (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both front to rear chassis rails slightly damaged/distorted but not seriously weakened
coolant leak, poss water pump?
n/s headlamp sealed beam type o/s euro type
stretched tyres fitted but appear to be seated correctly on rim
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s front and o/s rear tyres low on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front and o/s rear tyres low on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J959 KHY 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 62.5%.
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 J959 KHY, 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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J959 KHY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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