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J109 NLO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,276 mi
Last recorded99,276 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 NLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 99,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 94,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,682 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 94,676 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J109 NLO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J109 NLO, 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 J109 NLO registered?

J109 NLO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J109 NLO safe to buy?

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