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J828 TVS

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

200,595 mi
Last recorded200,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 200,595 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2025 199,911 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 199,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 197,217 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 197,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 196,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 196,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 192,030 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 185,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 174,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 161,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe in poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 161,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe in poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,157 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 148,157 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 134,146 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 124,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

brake warning light remains on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 119,889 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 18 Feb 2012 119,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 116,521 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 116,521 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,425 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front shocks corroded

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres heavily perished

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underside during test

wet test

Fail 16 Feb 2010 110,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front shocks corroded

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres heavily perished

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underside during test

wet test

Pass 26 Feb 2009 109,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 109,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 106,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 101,332 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 101,332 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 98,434 miles

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

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

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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J828 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J828 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 J828 TVS registered?

J828 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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