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J744 TNF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,129 mi
Last recorded205,129 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ744 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 205,129 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 204,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 204,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 196,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 194,782 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 194,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 191,131 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 191,131 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 187,744 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 187,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 180,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 173,582 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 173,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ADVISE REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Fail 9 Aug 2007 153,092 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT JOINT GAITER SPLIT SLIGHT PLAY

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 153,092 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT JOINT GAITER SPLIT SLIGHT PLAY

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 134,756 miles

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS

Pass 16 Aug 2005 115,408 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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J744 TNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J744 TNF, 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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J744 TNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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