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J249 HMY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 HMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,691 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle has been stood

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 79,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,768 miles

slight perrishing to both front tyres.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,424 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine underbody tray damaged

rear brake discs worn / slightly poor

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front washers poor

Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,621 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front washers poor

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,230 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 73,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s washer poor

Pass 1 May 2008 72,193 miles

both front wipers poor condition.

Fail 1 May 2008 72,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front wipers poor condition.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 71,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,706 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front washer jets slightly poor

front wipers slightly poor

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2006 70,664 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front washer jets slightly poor †front wipers slightly poor

oil leak

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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J249 HMY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J249 HMY, 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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J249 HMY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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