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J230 UEH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,723 mi
Last recorded31,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 UEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,723 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,603 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,985 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,772 miles

underside of vehicle dry and corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,588 miles

under side of vehicle dry and corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 28,498 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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J230 UEH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J230 UEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J230 UEH?

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What year was J230 UEH registered?

J230 UEH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J230 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J230 UEH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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