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J549 EUA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 EUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 55,191 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 51,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,944 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 44,944 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,916 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,063 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking excessively from a failed seal

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush pulls away from drop link with the vehicle jacked off the ground (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,143 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,517 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 23,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,182 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,608 miles

brake pipes greesed

Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,516 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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J549 EUA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J549 EUA, 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 J549 EUA registered?

J549 EUA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J549 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J549 EUA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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