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J829 ATV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

86,115 mi
Last recorded86,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 79,186 miles

Offside Front steaing and suspenson bent

Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 73,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,128 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components slight corrosion

fuel cap o ring perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,619 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,612 miles

all suspension components slight corrosion

wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,347 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

all suspention components slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,332 miles

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,832 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,339 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,597 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,994 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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J829 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J829 ATV, 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 J829 ATV registered?

J829 ATV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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