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J680 HGC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,681 mi
Last recorded127,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ680 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 127,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 125,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 124,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2023 124,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,336 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 122,276 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,306 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 111,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 109,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 106,330 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 103,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 103,089 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 96,556 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 96,556 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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J680 HGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J680 HGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J680 HGC registered?

J680 HGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J680 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J680 HGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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