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J194 TNB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,241 mi
Last recorded136,241 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ194 TNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,241 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 135,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 134,555 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 133,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 132,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,041 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 124,810 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 124,409 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,549 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,648 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 114,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 103,864 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 112,167 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 109,011 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 103,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 97,030 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 97,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 89,823 miles

Oil leak

nsf headlamp glass cracked

Fail 7 May 2008 89,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nsf headlamp glass cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2007 89,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 87,666 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 87,666 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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J194 TNB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J194 TNB, 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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What year was J194 TNB registered?

J194 TNB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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