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J348 HGF

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,692 mi
Last recorded167,692 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ348 HGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 167,692 miles

osf tyre cracking

rear of both outersills getting weak

Fail 19 Oct 2016 167,692 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre cracking

rear of both outersills getting weak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 166,312 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 166,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 165,202 miles

Slight corrossion nearside front chassis

Fail 21 Oct 2014 165,202 miles

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

Slight corrossion nearside front chassis

Pass 10 Oct 2013 163,478 miles

osf chassis weak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 163,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf chassis weak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 158,869 miles

Heat shield loose on exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fog lamp fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2011 156,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Aug 2011 156,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 151,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension parts and chassis have slight surface corrossion

Pass 30 Jun 2010 151,208 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension parts and chassis have slight surface corrossion

Pass 27 Jun 2009 147,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 147,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 133,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 130,590 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 129,077 miles

Corrosion on floor of vehicle

Oil leak

Reverse light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2007 129,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Corrosion on floor of vehicle

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Reverse light not working

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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J348 HGF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J348 HGF, 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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J348 HGF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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