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J406 LRV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,379 mi
Last recorded178,379 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ406 LRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 178,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 177,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 176,009 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 22 May 2024 176,009 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2023 174,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 174,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 173,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 171,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 169,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 169,347 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 167,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 165,696 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 160,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 160,844 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 157,620 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 157,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 115,156 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 113,657 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 113,571 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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J406 LRV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J406 LRV, 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 J406 LRV registered?

J406 LRV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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