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J292 NLJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,221 mi
Last recorded178,221 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ292 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2009 178,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 169,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 160,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 147,288 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 137,853 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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J292 NLJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J292 NLJ, 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 J292 NLJ registered?

J292 NLJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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