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J517 SNF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 SNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 91,487 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 91,460 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,946 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 86,945 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 85,089 miles

Umderside covered in underseal

Pass 22 Oct 2022 83,637 miles

front + rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,254 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,159 miles

Nearside outer sill small corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,795 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,795 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,685 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,294 miles

front and rear suspention corroding.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 76,294 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front and rear suspention corroding.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

off side front brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,780 miles

off side front brake binding

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,032 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,274 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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J517 SNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J517 SNF, 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 J517 SNF registered?

J517 SNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J517 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J517 SNF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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