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J670 NLT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

225,281 mi
Last recorded225,281 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ670 NLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 225,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 222,492 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 222,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability mounting bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 220,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

SLIGHT OI LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 18 Mar 2022 220,414 miles

Front Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure STEERING BOOTS CLIPS MISING (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected SUN STRIP AFFECTING SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

SLIGHT OI LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 24 Jul 2020 215,667 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 215,655 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 213,573 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 213,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 210,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to hose a union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 210,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to hose a union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 200,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 200,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake callapier leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 188,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 188,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 174,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 169,647 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 169,641 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre stop lamp not working

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 160,711 miles

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

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)

offside door mirror slightly inscure

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 160,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

OS mirror partially insecure

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

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

Oil leak

foglamp switch partially insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2011 152,299 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 152,299 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 148,085 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 148,071 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

both front tyres have some damage to side walls

Fail 13 Apr 2010 147,765 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wall worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 140,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 140,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 135,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

gear box oil slightly leaking

under body slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2008 135,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

gear box oil slightly leaking

under body slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 128,526 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 128,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 122,831 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 111,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 111,819 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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J670 NLT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J670 NLT, 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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J670 NLT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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