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G20 JDA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,060 mi
Last recorded53,060 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 JDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,209 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 50,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 50,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,546 miles

temporary fuel cap / seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,910 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 47,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,707 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake servo corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2016 47,707 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake servo corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2015 47,407 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,407 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,923 miles

tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres perished cracked on side walls and treads and low on edges/ close to limits, recommend renewal and tracking check. 215/45/17.

Pass 28 May 2013 46,000 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 25 May 2012 45,754 miles

both front tyres wearing at outer edges

Pass 5 May 2011 44,071 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 43,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 36,844 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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G20 JDA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G20 JDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G20 JDA registered?

G20 JDA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is G20 JDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 JDA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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