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J342 NPR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

255,613 mi
Last recorded255,613 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 NPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 255,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 292,081 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

slight exhaust blow from front section

Pass 18 Aug 2020 292,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 291,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 291,982 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 291,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 274,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 253,734 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 234,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 214,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 202,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 198,123 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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J342 NPR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J342 NPR, 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 J342 NPR registered?

J342 NPR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J342 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J342 NPR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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