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J26 FFM

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,954 mi
Last recorded77,954 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 FFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 77,954 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 77,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,167 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to lower section of offside front outer wing

nearside rear brake not binding at test time but smells of burning

surface corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,372 miles

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

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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J26 FFM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J26 FFM, 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 J26 FFM registered?

J26 FFM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 1992.

Is J26 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 FFM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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