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J805 LPX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,470 mi
Last recorded125,470 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 125,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 124,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,009 miles

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,521 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 119,521 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2014 119,414 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 119,382 miles

both sills & chassis rails damaged

exhaust corroded slight blow from catalist joint & catalist heat shield loose

front & rear brake discs corroded

general corrosion

offside front lower balljoint boot deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 116,097 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

os front sill edge and os chassis rail slightly distorted

os rear brake disc slightly corroded

os rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

os front sill edge and os chassis rail slightly distorted

os rear brake disc slightly corroded

os rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,030 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 111,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 108,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,252 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 98,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 98,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 88,670 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 88,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J805 LPX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J805 LPX, 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 J805 LPX registered?

J805 LPX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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