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J769 RTT

1992 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,731 mi
Last recorded131,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX5120,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ769 RTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 131,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,718 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 130,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,454 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,046 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 125,826 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 125,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,649 miles

Slight exhaust blow front section

Fail 12 Oct 2020 124,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight exhaust blow front section

Pass 20 Apr 2019 123,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 116,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 116,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 174,480 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 174,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 165,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 156,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 143,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 143,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 133,595 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 133,590 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 123,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 116,841 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 116,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 111,318 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 111,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/F tyre has been run flat and has started to deform. This may be dangerous

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sill drained water out when front of vehicle raised †Brake servo vacuum pipe clip worn and pipe not secure †Engine runs too fast on tickover

Pass 16 Aug 2006 109,681 miles

small nic k in o/s rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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J769 RTT is a 1992 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 120,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J769 RTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J769 RTT is a 1992 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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