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J981 VPU

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,310 mi
Last recorded184,310 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 VPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 184,310 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2020 174,948 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 174,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 171,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front BOTH shock absorbers have play at the upper attachment

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2018 169,799 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 169,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 167,268 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 167,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 166,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 166,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 165,631 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 157,612 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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J981 VPU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J981 VPU, 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 J981 VPU registered?

J981 VPU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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