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J28 EWT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

220,750 mi
Last recorded220,750 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 EWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 220,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 217,239 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 215,682 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 213,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 210,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 209,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 200,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 190,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 187,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 178,633 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 178,632 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 172,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 165,778 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 159,053 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 152,454 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 146,661 miles

engine noisy

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2011 146,661 miles

Oil leak

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

engine noisy

Pass 7 May 2010 139,173 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 139,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 128,331 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 121,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 116,053 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 110,411 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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J28 EWT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J28 EWT, 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 J28 EWT registered?

J28 EWT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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