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J726 LPX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,611 mi
Last recorded161,611 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ726 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 161,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 158,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 58,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 151,686 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 151,684 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel NOT WORKING ON NEARSIDE (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 142,512 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 142,511 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight pattern weak

Pass 2 Apr 2020 121,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 121,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 120,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 120,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,270 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 16 Jul 2013 115,269 miles

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

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

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

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 6 Jun 2012 113,370 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 113,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,271 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 108,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 6 Oct 2009 167,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both dip beam patterns getting weak

nearside front brake binding slightly and disc appears warped on brake rollers

nearside front foot brake effort getting weak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 167,108 miles

both dip beam patterns getting weak

nearside front brake binding slightly and disc appears warped on brake rollers

nearside front foot brake effort getting weak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 95,461 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 95,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

noise from cambelt area suspect water pump bearings

Fail 27 Sep 2007 89,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,670 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,395 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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J726 LPX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J726 LPX, 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 J726 LPX registered?

J726 LPX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J726 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J726 LPX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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