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J558 CDT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

221,129 mi
Last recorded221,129 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2026 221,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside corrosion, along inner sills and floor

Pass 24 Mar 2025 220,903 miles

general corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 18 May 2024 220,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all floors and sills corroded

Pass 27 May 2023 219,888 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Hole under carriage rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2021 219,558 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 218,927 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 217,757 miles

General under body and suspension corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 216,672 miles

Both rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 212,075 miles

Body has slight corrosion General under side and both sill (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 208,750 miles

Brake and suspension components corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sills and floor corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 208,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake and suspension components corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sills and floor corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 205,230 miles

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corrroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 205,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexy x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area at underbody (5.2.6)

fuel tank corroded and front too rear fuel pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2014 203,649 miles

all brake pipes slightly corrodded

Fail 28 Jun 2014 203,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes slightly corrodded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 178,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 178,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 151,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 151,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2010 125,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 107,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 107,419 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,579 miles

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

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

front number plate dirty

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,387 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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J558 CDT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J558 CDT, 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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J558 CDT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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