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J492 WVN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,289 mi
Last recorded189,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ492 WVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 189,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 185,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 184,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 182,297 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 175,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 171,029 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 167,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 166,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 160,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 160,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 160,071 miles

rear tyres crackingin places

Pass 22 Aug 2012 159,561 miles

offside front brake sticking slightly when jacked up.ok in rollers

Pass 27 Oct 2011 159,518 miles

offside front brake sticking slightly when jacked up

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2011 159,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside front brake sticking slightly when jacked up

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2010 159,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 158,534 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boots perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate backing starting to come adrift

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2008 153,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

registration plates front and rear wrong type but legible

Pass 6 Nov 2006 146,145 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 141,032 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 141,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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J492 WVN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J492 WVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J492 WVN registered?

J492 WVN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J492 WVN safe to buy?

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