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J762 HGJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,556 mi
Last recorded173,556 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ762 HGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 173,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 171,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 171,112 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 171,112 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 166,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 164,011 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 164,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 152,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 135,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 117,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

outer sills slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear fog light faded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 95,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

fog lamp faded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 92,797 miles

rear fog light faded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 89,147 miles

all tyres worn perished

Fail 24 Aug 2006 89,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

all tyres worn perished walls

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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J762 HGJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J762 HGJ, 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

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What year was J762 HGJ registered?

J762 HGJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J762 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J762 HGJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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