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J232 OFX

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,241 mi
Last recorded203,241 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ232 OFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 203,241 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 202,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints on middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 202,178 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 201,245 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 201,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 200,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 200,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 199,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 199,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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 26 Feb 2020 198,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of center section at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear with the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 198,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of center section at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear with the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 192,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front crack in side wall of tyre

Nearside Rear crack in side wall of tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front crack in side wall of tyre

Offside Rear crack in side wall of tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 185,837 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 182,061 miles

Oil leak usual minor ()

exhaust system has light corrosion

sump guard/under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 182,037 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 182,037 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 182,037 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J232 OFX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J232 OFX, 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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J232 OFX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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