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J530 WRD

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ530 WRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 113,128 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step small corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 112,167 miles

damage to nearside rear subframe at inner wishbone mounting point

Fail 19 Apr 2024 112,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault no abs sensor rings on rear drive shafts ? (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached pin -thread not exposed enough to be secure -attention required (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside rear subframe at inner wishbone mounting point

Pass 22 Apr 2023 110,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 110,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 110,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification inner front bolt incorrectly seated (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification outer bolt to short (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,765 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside to offside union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 104,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside to offside union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,625 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 93,904 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Front brake pads low

O/S/R alloy slight buckle

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pipe across axle -slight corrosion

Weeping of oil around slave cylinder

Fail 10 May 2018 93,904 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Front brake pads low

O/S/R alloy slight buckle

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pipe across axle -slight corrosion

Weeping of oil around slave cylinder

Pass 9 May 2017 83,989 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 83,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 73,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 73,550 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 73,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 71,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,009 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 68,825 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 68,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,404 miles

O/s horn inop. Rear brake disc corroding †

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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J530 WRD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J530 WRD, 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 J530 WRD registered?

J530 WRD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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