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J999 JRB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,321 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 140,242 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2013 140,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 139,216 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS & OFF SIDE FRONT DISC RUSTY/PITTED.

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

Fail 3 May 2011 139,214 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS & OFF SIDE FRONT DISC RUSTY/PITTED.

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

Pass 29 May 2010 136,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 136,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 135,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 133,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 123,362 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 123,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

slight corrsion appering under car

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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J999 JRB 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 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 J999 JRB, 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 J999 JRB registered?

J999 JRB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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