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J808 SWL

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,866 mi
Last recorded91,866 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ808 SWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 91,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,885 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,864 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

LIMETED SUSPENSION TRAVEL ..FRONT AND REAR

Fail 13 Mar 2023 90,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

LIMETED SUSPENSION TRAVEL ..FRONT AND REAR

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,811 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 82,132 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,343 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,930 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 45,579 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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J808 SWL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J808 SWL, 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 J808 SWL registered?

J808 SWL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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