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J302 KHW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,701 mi
Last recorded211,701 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ302 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 211,701 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear part under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear part outer and under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Park brake poor effort

Pass 4 Apr 2017 209,798 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear part of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Park brake poor effort

Pass 29 Mar 2016 208,233 miles

some corrosion o/s outer sill (rear part)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 208,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 206,157 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 206,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 201,942 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 201,942 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 198,872 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside going rusty, mostly on sills.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 198,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside going rusty, mostly on sills.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 195,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 191,297 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 191,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,751 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 185,790 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 183,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 181,610 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 176,818 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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J302 KHW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J302 KHW, 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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J302 KHW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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