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J4 ESL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,405 mi
Last recorded156,405 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 ESL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 156,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 156,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 155,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 155,138 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 155,138 miles

Headlamp insecure both not coming up (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 154,701 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 154,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 154,370 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 154,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 153,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 153,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 151,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 151,005 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 151,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 149,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 148,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 145,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 141,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 138,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 133,776 miles

headlights were up at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2008 133,776 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 133,501 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 133,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 127,622 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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J4 ESL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J4 ESL, 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 J4 ESL registered?

J4 ESL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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