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J297 TVS

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,677 mi
Last recorded136,677 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,677 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 133,192 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 130,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

detent fault with dip switch evident, rectification recommended.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 130,165 miles

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dim.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

detent fault with dip switch evident, rectification recommended.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 127,671 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rears (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers streaky

Fail 5 Aug 2022 127,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rears (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers streaky

Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,490 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rears (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 123,808 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 123,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 118,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components have surface rust

nearside and offside rear footbrake and handbrake performance low and would advise adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Jun 2017 118,374 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components have surface rust

nearside and offside rear footbrake and handbrake performance low and would advise adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,124 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,904 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 117,816 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 117,816 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 115,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 114,676 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all shock absorber dust covers split

nearside and offside front tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2009 114,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 111,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 107,561 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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J297 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J297 TVS, 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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J297 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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