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J494 UNC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,983 mi
Last recorded95,983 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 UNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,983 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 94,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 91,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 125,841 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J494 UNC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J494 UNC, 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 J494 UNC registered?

J494 UNC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J494 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 UNC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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