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J239 HGH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,693 mi
Last recorded187,693 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 HGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 187,693 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 186,930 miles

underseal over suspension parts and chassis

Fail 11 Nov 2024 186,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underseal over suspension parts and chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2023 186,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 185,142 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 185,141 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 183,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Fail 23 Mar 2021 183,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Pass 27 Mar 2020 181,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 181,937 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 180,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Out sill corroded with large hole.

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 180,374 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high average idle speed 1500rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Out sill corroded with large hole.

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 178,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 177,321 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion BOTH WHEELARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 175,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 175,587 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 174,486 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 173,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 173,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 171,418 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 171,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 169,670 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 167,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 165,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight imbalance o/s park brake

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,650 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 155,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 155,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2007 150,039 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 145,318 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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J239 HGH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J239 HGH, 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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J239 HGH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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