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J163 NLT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,444 mi
Last recorded172,444 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 NLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 172,444 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear From Master (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 172,434 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear From Master (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 167,726 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 167,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 165,931 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 165,911 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2021 164,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 164,652 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose Top of the wheel has excessive flex (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 161,732 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

H/brake has little reserve travel and requires service or repair

Pass 20 Jul 2018 158,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 154,143 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight imbalance on parking brake

Pass 30 Jul 2016 153,575 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 152,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 151,103 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 151,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 148,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 144,755 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 144,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 139,786 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 131,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 131,471 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 119,731 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 119,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 104,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,296 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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J163 NLT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 J163 NLT, 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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J163 NLT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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