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J990 VAV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,384 mi
Last recorded95,384 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ990 VAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis sections and floor sections

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to inner,outer wheel arches

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 95,384 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis sections and floor sections

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to inner,outer wheel arches

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,365 miles

light corrosion to both front and rear subframes

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,026 miles

various underbody surface corrosion and repairs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,441 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,430 miles

both outer sills corroded

front brake pipes corroded

slight fluctuation on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake slight bind

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 83,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 80,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 78,171 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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J990 VAV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J990 VAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J990 VAV registered?

J990 VAV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 1992.

Is J990 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J990 VAV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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