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J269 TBW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

337,902 mi
Last recorded337,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ269 TBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 337,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 334,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 333,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 332,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 332,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 331,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 330,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 324,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 323,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 321,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 316,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 313,555 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 309,623 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 303,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 302,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 298,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight knock in steering

Fail 5 Jul 2010 298,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight knock in steering

Pass 2 Jan 2009 256,512 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 256,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 239,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2008 239,239 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2007 221,855 miles

Front brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 221,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 197,373 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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J269 TBW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J269 TBW, 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 J269 TBW registered?

J269 TBW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J269 TBW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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