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J261 TNF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,669 mi
Last recorded138,669 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 138,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 138,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 138,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 136,846 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 136,837 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insicure

rear nearside and offside spring loching device missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 131,517 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 131,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 117,467 miles

Oil leak

front and rear discs showing wear

nearside front steering rack gater perasion

Pass 10 Jul 2007 108,814 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 108,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 95,372 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all shockers corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2005 92,446 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 92,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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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J261 TNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J261 TNF, 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 J261 TNF registered?

J261 TNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J261 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J261 TNF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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