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J799 TVS

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,462 mi
Last recorded128,462 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ799 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,462 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 128,455 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,294 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 121,951 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 121,896 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 121,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 121,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 121,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 120,798 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 120,486 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 120,486 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 119,660 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 118,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 118,277 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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J799 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J799 TVS, 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 J799 TVS registered?

J799 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J799 TVS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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