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J120 MJL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 MJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

bolt loose rear of g/box to diff spacer bar

Fail 22 Apr 2025 90,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

bolt loose rear of g/box to diff spacer bar

Pass 1 May 2024 86,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,428 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 80,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,915 miles

front and rear suspension light corrosion and covered in paint

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 21 May 2018 74,686 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Lower sill/quarter panel corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,667 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,667 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,965 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Mirror missing

Pass 6 Feb 2010 72,089 miles

nsr shock absorber slightly soft

slight exhaust leak from back box

Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 69,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 68,837 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full brake service recommended

low o/s foot and hand brake effort

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,383 miles

front and rear brake service recomended. †hand brake effort 21%. 16% min †front brake inbalance23%. 25% max

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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J120 MJL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J120 MJL, 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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J120 MJL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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