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J337 AAO

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,535 mi
Last recorded107,535 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ337 AAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 107,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 107,372 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 107,344 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 107,229 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 suspension arms badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 107,229 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 suspension arms badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 106,989 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 106,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,660 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 105,526 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 105,064 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 105,064 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front wing has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,700 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,903 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,101 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 99,101 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,022 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 97,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 93,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 93,811 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J337 AAO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J337 AAO, 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 J337 AAO registered?

J337 AAO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J337 AAO safe to buy?

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