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J846 JWP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,875 mi
Last recorded113,875 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 JWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 113,875 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 112,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 112,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 110,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 109,230 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 109,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,715 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 88,524 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 79,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,821 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 77,821 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,988 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2006 73,741 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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J846 JWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J846 JWP, 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 J846 JWP registered?

J846 JWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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