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J21 TSM

1992 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

180,143 mi
Last recorded180,143 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 TSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 180,143 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 180,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 173,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 146,561 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 139,513 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 139,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 139,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,237 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 138,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 138,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 136,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 135,981 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 134,981 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 134,966 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 133,926 miles

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 133,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 133,210 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear n/s/ & o/s anti roll bar mounting bushes slight movement

Pass 19 Aug 2008 131,226 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 131,186 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 123,469 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 123,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 115,223 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 114,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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J21 TSM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J21 TSM, 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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J21 TSM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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