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J274 HCB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,207 mi
Last recorded162,207 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ274 HCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2024 162,207 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2023 161,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 159,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 157,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 111,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 106,617 miles

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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J274 HCB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J274 HCB, 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 J274 HCB registered?

J274 HCB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J274 HCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J274 HCB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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