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J860 OKK

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ860 OKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 146,661 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main pipes

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both under inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bolt on panels behind front bumper both sides corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2026 146,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main pipes

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both under inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bolt on panels behind front bumper both sides corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 143,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 141,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 141,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,171 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

brake discs are corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 138,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

brake discs are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,251 miles

Rear brakes are corroded

Rear suspension is corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 136,217 miles

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

Rear brakes are corroded

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,535 miles

Rear discs heavily corroded

outer and under inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 132,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear discs heavily corroded

outer and under inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 128,057 miles

rear discs are corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 128,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear discs are corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,159 miles

both rear inner arches are corroded

both rear under inner sills are corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2015 123,105 miles

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

both rear inner arches are corroded

both rear under inner sills are corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2014 118,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

corrosion in the offside outer sill panel

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

corrosion in the offside outer sill panel

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,998 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 102,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 102,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,962 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on metal brake pipe to offside front

corrosion on metal brake pipes at offside rear

corrosion on the nearside rear brake disc

engine undershield fitted at time of test vehicle tested as best as possible

Fail 7 Apr 2010 96,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion on metal brake pipe to offside front

corrosion on metal brake pipes at offside rear

corrosion on the nearside rear brake disc

engine undershield fitted at time of test vehicle tested as best as possible

Pass 22 May 2009 93,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 93,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 85,762 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 80,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 74,100 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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J860 OKK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 J860 OKK, 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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J860 OKK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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