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J44 PMX

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 PMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 125,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis rails damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2024 121,044 miles

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

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

chassis rails slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2023 115,780 miles

camber to all wheels

exhaust centre pipe damaged

heavy moisture at steering rack

underside of chassis slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2023 115,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

camber to all wheels

exhaust centre pipe damaged

heavy moisture at steering rack

underside of chassis slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2022 112,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2021 111,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 111,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 111,423 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 110,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 110,606 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 110,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 110,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 109,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 109,331 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 109,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 108,006 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 107,997 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 106,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 104,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 102,295 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 5 May 2010 101,134 miles

both rear outer sills starting to rust

Pass 27 May 2009 99,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 97,761 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 97,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 95,153 miles

play in both rear anti-roll bar end links o/s worse

Fail 14 May 2007 95,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

play in both rear anti-roll bar end links o/s worse

Pass 17 May 2006 90,427 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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J44 PMX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 J44 PMX, 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 33 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 J44 PMX registered?

J44 PMX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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