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J103 HMX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

187,977 mi
Last recorded187,977 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 HMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 187,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 187,952 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 187,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 187,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 187,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 187,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 187,639 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 187,558 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 187,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 187,461 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has been under sealed preventing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2019 187,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under body has been under sealed preventing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2018 187,374 miles

suspension parts covered in underseal

Fail 9 May 2018 187,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre rubber split (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

suspension parts covered in underseal

Pass 12 May 2017 187,323 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded along with suspension

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2017 187,308 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

All 4 coil springs corroded along with suspension

Pass 9 May 2016 187,254 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all four coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Apr 2015 187,196 miles

all four coil springs corroded

genral corrosion to underside

Pass 14 May 2014 187,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 186,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 186,564 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 186,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 186,303 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 186,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 185,485 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 184,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 184,130 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 181,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 169,689 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 155,289 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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J103 HMX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J103 HMX, 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 J103 HMX registered?

J103 HMX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J103 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J103 HMX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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