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J112 AVO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,411 mi
Last recorded110,411 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ112 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,411 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 110,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,154 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weekend

Fail 30 Nov 2024 106,123 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF very poor. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under side covered in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,758 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion at under side,ok at test.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,720 miles

Headlamp condition poor

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,304 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F floor wet

Rear brake fault developing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,581 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 84,581 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,017 miles

Headlamp images poor

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,070 miles

P/S outer sill poor

Fail 18 Feb 2009 80,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

P/S outer sill poor

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 79,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,419 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 77,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J112 AVO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J112 AVO, 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 J112 AVO registered?

J112 AVO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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