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J351 NLP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

240,165 mi
Last recorded240,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 NLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 240,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 240,165 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 235,582 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 235,582 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 216,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 166,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 188,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 188,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 179,309 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 179,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

areas of vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 167,016 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight short to O/S/R light cluster

Fail 19 Jul 2010 166,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight short to O/S/R light cluster

Pass 20 Dec 2008 160,322 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 146,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 134,113 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 124,312 miles

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

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

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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J351 NLP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J351 NLP, 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 J351 NLP registered?

J351 NLP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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