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J745 MCX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,179 mi
Last recorded107,179 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ745 MCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,179 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 1 Sep 2025 107,179 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 May 2024 105,355 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 102,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 100,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 97,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 94,371 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 91,774 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,727 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 88,226 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,980 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 83,980 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2015 80,984 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 79,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 78,823 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 78,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 78,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 77,696 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 74,648 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 72,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 69,841 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 69,841 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both sills have slight corosion

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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J745 MCX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J745 MCX, 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

How do I check the history of J745 MCX?

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What year was J745 MCX registered?

J745 MCX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J745 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J745 MCX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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