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J965 TNF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,341 mi
Last recorded213,341 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 213,341 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 207,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eng overheating,rad fan not cut in.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 207,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

eng overheating,rad fan not cut in.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 104,046 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 161,679 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 136,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF tyre incorrect rotation

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Travel in hand brake lever

Pass 12 Jan 2009 136,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF tyre incorrect rotation

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Travel in hand brake lever

Pass 24 Jan 2008 121,526 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 111,658 miles

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

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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J965 TNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J965 TNF, 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 J965 TNF registered?

J965 TNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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