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J29 JOU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,771 mi
Last recorded171,771 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 171,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 153,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 153,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 149,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 142,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 142,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 137,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 137,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,646 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 125,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 116,711 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

underside slight damage (bottoming out)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 113,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 109,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear end of vehicle corrored. (Greesed)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,487 miles

slight underbody corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 97,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,297 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,787 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2006 88,596 miles

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

suspension components corroded

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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J29 JOU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 J29 JOU, 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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J29 JOU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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