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J189 OKE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,883 mi
Last recorded146,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 146,883 miles

After market exhaust system fitted, noisy but not excessive

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp beam images poor

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

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

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

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

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,533 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 141,533 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 140,025 miles

ALL PRESCRIBED AREAS ARE CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FRONT AND REAR CORRODED

BOTH SIDES inner and outer sill and closing panels corroded and HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Signs of oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2023 139,085 miles

All prescribed areas corroded

All suspension components front and rear corroded

BOTH SIDES inner and outer sills corroded and undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 138,083 miles

coolant leak

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2020 137,768 miles

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 135,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 131,644 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 126,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 126,443 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 121,013 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 120,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,418 miles

corrossion starting to o/s rea lower sill

Pass 27 Aug 2010 114,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 112,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 109,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 106,492 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 106,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 103,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 99,277 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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J189 OKE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J189 OKE, 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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J189 OKE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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