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J269 TFC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,105 mi
Last recorded143,105 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ269 TFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 143,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 141,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 138,165 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2022 135,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 134,001 miles

High level brake light inop

Pass 1 Aug 2020 130,247 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,798 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 124,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (double skinned) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 124,203 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (double skinned) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 118,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,515 miles

waterleak from thermostat housing

Fail 9 Jul 2016 111,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

waterleak from thermostat housing

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,238 miles

Both headlamp dip beam patterns poor but not considered dangerous.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorating.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 102,234 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both headlamp dip beam patterns poor but not considered dangerous.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

O/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 96,801 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,887 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,664 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,174 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Wipers starting to smear.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 80,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 79,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 77,012 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 TFC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFC, 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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J269 TFC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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