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J781 JNP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,026 mi
Last recorded129,026 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ781 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 129,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,027 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 121,793 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroding but not weakened

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads and disc signs of heat damage

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

Rear suspension components corroding but not weakened

Pass 9 May 2022 119,995 miles

Front suspension components light corrosion

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear suspension components light corrosion

Pass 27 May 2021 118,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 168,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 165,024 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 162,873 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 162,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to the nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2016 154,056 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor weak (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 153,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 152,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 152,031 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 150,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,978 miles

corrosion to o/s rear sill but not yet holed

Fail 15 Jul 2011 147,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corrosion to o/s rear sill but not yet holed

Fail 24 Jul 2010 146,181 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 146,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 144,512 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 144,345 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 144,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 136,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J781 JNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J781 JNP, 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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What year was J781 JNP registered?

J781 JNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J781 JNP safe to buy?

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