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J193 NRU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,141 mi
Last recorded149,141 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

RegistrationJ193 NRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 149,141 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower underbody covered in under seal

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 146,209 miles

Lower underbody covered in heavy under sealer

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 142,871 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 142,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 139,983 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 134,290 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 130,769 miles

front suspension components surface corrosion

nearside front inner sill corrosion ( in door apperature)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,649 miles

both front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

both front upper wishbone ball joint gaiters deteriorated

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 126,649 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

both front upper wishbone ball joint gaiters deteriorated

brake discs corrode all round

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 120,428 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 120,428 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 112,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 112,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 108,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,412 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 102,652 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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J193 NRU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J193 NRU, 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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J193 NRU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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