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J320 BAR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,091 mi
Last recorded255,091 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ320 BAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 255,091 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 255,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 218,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 218,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 190,945 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 29 Sep 2022 190,945 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2021 152,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 150,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 147,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 142,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 137,925 miles

Front Both Tyres perished between Tread

Fail 1 Jul 2016 137,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Both Tyres perished between Tread

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 135,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,035 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 130,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 126,589 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 124,498 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside mirror missing

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 124,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,266 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 12,266 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 116,623 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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J320 BAR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J320 BAR, 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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J320 BAR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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