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J131 FMB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,381 mi
Last recorded180,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 FMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 180,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 179,235 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 179,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system To caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Handbrake cable insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2025 179,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To 3 way brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2024 178,968 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 178,966 miles

Horn not working when lights are turned on (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body rails at rear corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering system fouling road wheel fouling bottom arm (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body rails at rear corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 177,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 177,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 173,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 173,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 167,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under seal sprayed underbody

Fail 20 Jun 2014 167,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under seal sprayed underbody

Fail 7 May 2014 166,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

headlamp converter masks fitted

rear subframe corroded advise oil spray or similar

Fail 7 May 2013 163,192 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 163,192 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 162,806 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 159,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 152,181 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 152,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 149,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2009 149,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 145,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 140,290 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 134,319 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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J131 FMB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J131 FMB, 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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J131 FMB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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