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J737 PBT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,902 mi
Last recorded156,902 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ737 PBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 156,902 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 156,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 150,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 137,207 miles

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 27 Apr 2022 136,700 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 136,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 136,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,081 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 134,140 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rubbers deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,746 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 127,746 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 112,335 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 112,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,629 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 91,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,491 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 84,421 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,122 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 67,767 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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J737 PBT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J737 PBT, 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 J737 PBT registered?

J737 PBT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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