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J516 MTY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 MTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024
Fail 24 Sep 2024

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 2,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 2,602 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 2,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 1,910 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills and inner wheels archs rusted/starting to corrode

exhaust backbox corroded

osf metal pipes rusted/starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2019 1,813 miles

Engine undertray mounting poor

Front and rear subframe and suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in various places

Metal pipes at n/s/f chassis leg slight corrosion

Rear inner sills and inner wheelarches rusted

Unable to fully inspect lower engine bay - undershield fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 1,510 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Both front and rear suspension and sub frames rusty

Metal brake pipes rusty in places

Nsr brake pad getting low

Osf track rod end boot starting to perish

Under body rusty in places

Pass 17 Aug 2017 1,056 miles

Metal brake pipe starting to rust

Some suspension part starting to rust

Under body of car rusty in places

Fail 9 Aug 2017 1,022 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Metal brake pipe starting to rust

Some suspension part starting to rust

Under body of car rusty in places

Pass 30 Aug 2016 367 miles

All inner wheelarches/inner sills rusted and starting to corrode

Front and rear subframes rusted/starting to corrode

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Poor connection on rear foglamp telltale

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,606 miles

Metal brake pipe starting to rust in places

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop light not working

Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,768 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 89,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 May 2012 89,768 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 May 2012 89,768 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 89,768 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 89,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 89,626 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 89,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 89,466 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 89,466 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 86,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 86,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 86,374 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 86,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 83,535 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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J516 MTY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J516 MTY, 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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J516 MTY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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