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J67 DGJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,655 mi
Last recorded147,655 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ67 DGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 147,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 145,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 143,144 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front both side all suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 142,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 141,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 140,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 136,702 miles

All tyre treads cracking

Body has slight corrosion Rear discs corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Off rack (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,565 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroding

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,117 miles

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 28 Jul 2015 130,117 miles

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

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

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 29 Jul 2014 128,624 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 128,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 127,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 126,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,330 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 123,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 119,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 109,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 106,688 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 106,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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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J67 DGJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J67 DGJ, 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 J67 DGJ registered?

J67 DGJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J67 DGJ safe to buy?

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