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J543 ATV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,595 mi
Last recorded217,595 miles
Recorded on4 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2025 217,595 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 201,609 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 179,385 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hole in exhaust - midpipe

Pass 7 Jul 2017 168,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 168,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 167,111 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE ON O/S CHASSIS RAIL

advise corrosion on n/s sill

Fail 23 May 2016 167,111 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam sealed beam unit (1.7.5a)

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

ADVISE DAMAGE ON O/S CHASSIS RAIL

Pass 5 Oct 2012 163,851 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

under body chassis, floor, shocks,springs all corroded from standing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 162,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f disc corroded

o/s/f disc corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 147,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 141,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 135,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all wheels damaged

roof split

Fail 15 May 2008 135,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all wheels damaged

roof split

Pass 15 May 2007 132,983 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 132,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J543 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J543 ATV, 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 J543 ATV registered?

J543 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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