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J12 OTR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 OTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 132,052 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 132,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 130,131 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 130,131 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,040 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 126,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,426 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,255 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,475 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,353 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 87,338 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,372 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 80,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 76,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,489 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,743 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 63,062 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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J12 OTR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J12 OTR, 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 J12 OTR registered?

J12 OTR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J12 OTR safe to buy?

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