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J863 KHW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,555 mi
Last recorded74,555 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 74,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 74,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,936 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both track rod end ball joint rubber boots perished but not split

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 57,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,032 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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J863 KHW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J863 KHW, 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 J863 KHW registered?

J863 KHW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J863 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J863 KHW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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