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J572 MTY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,476 mi
Last recorded88,476 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ572 MTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 88,476 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 88,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,391 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 87,387 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,121 miles

advise o/s sill corroded no holes time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,013 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,652 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 86,652 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,547 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,547 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,826 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,582 miles

centre brake light not working

rattle in rear exhaust

Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,582 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working

rattle in rear exhaust

Pass 13 May 2010 78,632 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,039 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 69,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 60,548 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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J572 MTY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J572 MTY, 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 J572 MTY registered?

J572 MTY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J572 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J572 MTY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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