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J972 EEE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 EEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 122,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 122,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 113,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,572 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,834 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 89,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

front wiper blades are split

nearside head light beam pattern is poor

offside rear fog light is taped up

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 70,866 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

auto transmission leak

handbrake travel

rear crank seal leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 60,901 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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J972 EEE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J972 EEE, 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 J972 EEE registered?

J972 EEE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J972 EEE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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