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J782 NLO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,827 mi
Last recorded111,827 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ782 NLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,827 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,441 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 110,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 109,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,461 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Number plate not central and facing down.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four

Fail 25 Mar 2019 109,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt moving. Also locking device missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Number plate not central and facing down.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,310 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,773 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 102,773 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,068 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,612 miles

advise clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 22 May 2007 87,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 83,578 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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J782 NLO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J782 NLO, 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 J782 NLO registered?

J782 NLO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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