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K763 JHJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,599 mi
Last recorded143,599 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK763 JHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 143,599 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 143,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 143,144 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 138,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 138,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,462 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 129,462 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 125,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 121,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 117,945 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 117,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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K763 JHJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K763 JHJ, 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 K763 JHJ registered?

K763 JHJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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