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J702 UNH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,541 mi
Last recorded155,541 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ702 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 155,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 154,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 154,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake only just met spec requires service opr repair

Pass 30 May 2022 147,458 miles

Exhaust noisy by design (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just reached required efficiency

Pass 14 May 2021 141,016 miles

corrosion to under body and components

n/s parking brake reading low

Fail 1 May 2021 140,756 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to under body and components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 136,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 119,854 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 119,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 103,729 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,482 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,867 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,661 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,677 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,032 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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J702 UNH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J702 UNH, 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 J702 UNH registered?

J702 UNH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J702 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J702 UNH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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