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J104 OKJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,020 mi
Last recorded91,020 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 OKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,020 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 91,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,129 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a section of the tread pattern missing but no cords visble (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 72,910 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 67,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 66,268 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 66,268 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 60,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 51,545 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,824 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,652 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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J104 OKJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J104 OKJ, 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 J104 OKJ registered?

J104 OKJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J104 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J104 OKJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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