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J844 DYR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,519 mi
Last recorded163,519 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 DYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 163,519 miles

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

After market steering wheel fitted.

Front Both front track rod end boots are starting to perish / crack.

Front Lower Both front lower ball joint boots are starting to perish / crack.

Front number plate is stuck to the top of the bumper. Slightly pointing upwards.

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

Fail 26 May 2026 163,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join after catalyst is blowing. Likely causing lambda readings to fail. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant is leaking from a lower pipe off the thermostat and out the radiator cap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front dip beam aim incorrect. No visible pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket steering wheel fitted.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Dash cam fitted to the middle of the windscreen.

Front Both front track rod end boots are starting to perish / crack.

Front Lower Both front lower ball joint boots are starting to perish / crack.

Front number plate is stuck to the top of the bumper. Pointing upwards slightly.

Light surface corrosion to all suspension components.

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

Plastic pipe (cold air intake) resting on top of the exhaust manifold headshield.

Pass 30 May 2025 161,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 161,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 158,733 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 156,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2023 156,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose centre mount bolts all loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 154,233 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 154,233 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 151,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 151,823 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 147,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 145,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 4 May 2018 145,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 4 May 2017 142,736 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 142,736 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 122,596 miles

battery flat

chip in screen

front wipers smear

rear brakes corroded

rear number plate spacing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,013 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,212 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 28 Mar 2008 103,228 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all drop link bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside outer sill damaged

slighyt engine and gearbox oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,627 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 97,627 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn uneven

steering column gaitor is split

various chips in front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

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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J844 DYR 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 63.6%.

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 J844 DYR, 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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J844 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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