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J330 TFC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ330 TFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 139,319 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 136,670 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 128,263 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 127,824 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front suspension coil springs corroded

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

ehaust system deteriorated

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside wing mirror damaged

vehicle underside very corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 119,362 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 114,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension components corroded

n/s/f strut slight misting of oil

o/s/r strut slight misting of oil

rear suspension components correded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 111,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 111,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 109,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 105,387 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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J330 TFC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J330 TFC, 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 J330 TFC registered?

J330 TFC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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