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J96 DYL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,761 mi
Last recorded48,761 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ96 DYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,761 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

all four discs corroding

Pass 24 May 2022 48,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside window not working

Fail 24 May 2022 48,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside window not working

Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,704 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,673 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,637 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 48,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,314 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,031 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,475 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,427 miles

n/s sill damaged

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,261 miles

Nearside rear wing and bumper slight damage

Offside front wing damage

Offside mirror cover slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,101 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

alternator belt very slightly deteriorated

front brake pads almost 1/2 worn

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

n/s/r tyre side wall badly cut

o/s/f tyre side wall badly cut!

o/s/r tyre side wall cut

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,851 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,933 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear smooth.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front and both rear tyres damaged on sidewall.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,540 miles

Nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall and screw on tyre.

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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J96 DYL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J96 DYL, 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 J96 DYL registered?

J96 DYL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J96 DYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J96 DYL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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