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J776 DYR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 DYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 150,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 150,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 150,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected caliper carrier bolt missing (1.1.19 (a) (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))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 147,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 144,615 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 141,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 139,756 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 135,045 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 131,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre walls perishing [cracking/splitting] plus worn low on edges

most front suspension/steering swivels/ball joints gaiter/boots showing signs of deterioration

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit plus showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 131,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyre walls perishing [cracking/splitting] plus worn low on edges

most front suspension/steering swivels/ball joints gaiter/boots showing signs of deterioration

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit plus showing signs of perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 130,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres show signs of cracking

coolant radiator leaking

gear lever loose

Pass 1 Dec 2011 127,854 miles

freeplay inner joint O/S steering rack

gear lever loose

Fail 30 Nov 2011 127,854 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

freeplay inner joint O/S steering rack

gear lever loose

Pass 30 Nov 2010 122,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,342 miles

h/lamps sealed beam, tested on high beam

light corrosion forming on n/s/r chassis

n/s/r brake disc poor condition

rear brake pads very low

suspect idle fault

Fail 17 Jul 2009 115,342 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

h/lamps sealed beam, tested on high beam

light corrosion forming on n/s/r chassis

n/s/r brake disc poor condition

rear brake pads very low

suspect idle fault

Pass 28 Jul 2008 113,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 103,985 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,732 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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J776 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J776 DYR, 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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J776 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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