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J455 JWP

1992 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

133,885 mi
Last recorded133,885 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX5120,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 JWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 133,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,580 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 132,580 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 129,761 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 123,269 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 120,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,883 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,584 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,282 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 108,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 103,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 99,475 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 99,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 95,941 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 95,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear nearside tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2006 92,051 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 92,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 89,652 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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J455 JWP is a 1992 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 120,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J455 JWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J455 JWP registered?

J455 JWP is a 1992 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J455 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J455 JWP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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