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J357 XBL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,917 mi
Last recorded143,917 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 XBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 143,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 143,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 136,454 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 135,489 miles

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

floor pan corrosion

inner/outer sill corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 129,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front an rearpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Inner floor area

Offside mirror loose

Offside os/ns outer sill

Fail 25 Apr 2022 129,528 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front an rearpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Inner floor area

Offside mirror loose

Offside os/ns outer sill

Fail 25 Apr 2022 129,605 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rears (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test cradle (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe front and rear flanges (6.1.2 (a))

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the o/s rear outer sill area

early signs of corrosion to the o/s inner sill /floor area

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres have wear to the inner edges

o/s mirror is loose

wipers do not stop automatically in the park position but does not seriously restrict the drivers veiw

Pass 21 May 2021 126,484 miles

vehicle lowered

Pass 21 May 2020 121,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 131,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 129,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 128,809 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 127,785 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 123,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 111,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,443 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 107,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2008 107,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2007 103,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 97,503 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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J357 XBL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J357 XBL, 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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J357 XBL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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