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J291 FVG

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,126 mi
Last recorded106,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 FVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,126 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 106,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,721 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,709 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,249 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,249 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 196,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 196,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 183,039 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 183,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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J291 FVG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J291 FVG, 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 J291 FVG registered?

J291 FVG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J291 FVG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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