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J63 LBC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,042 mi
Last recorded105,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ63 LBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 105,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 104,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 104,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,695 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 103,695 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure nsr outer sill rusty (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 102,001 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 102,004 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 102,004 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,999 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Slight plat in steering rack arm

Rear brakes only just meets limits

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 100,532 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 100,277 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 99,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 99,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 98,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 94,885 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 94,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 85,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 78,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2008 78,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2007 70,424 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2007 70,424 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 63,342 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 63,342 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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J63 LBC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J63 LBC, 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 J63 LBC registered?

J63 LBC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J63 LBC safe to buy?

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