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J25 PBR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,392 mi
Last recorded101,392 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 PBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 101,392 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,187 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front auxiliary belts require adjustment

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,127 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front engine auxiliary belts require adjustment

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 3 Aug 2022 99,615 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to crack

nearside front hydraulic brake calliper slights of fluild on housing

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,503 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cleaner

Fail 10 Aug 2021 97,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cleaner

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,048 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,896 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,282 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 86,146 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,307 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,655 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre inner edge stepping/wearing

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly steeping

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,329 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,405 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 73,405 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,299 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 67,299 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,998 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 61,998 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 53,560 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 53,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J25 PBR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J25 PBR, 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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J25 PBR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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