CarVerify

Free Car Check

J876 TBA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

247,734 mi
Last recorded247,734 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 247,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension arms some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

Front subframe some corrosion

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear subframe some corrosion

Rear suspension arms some corrosion

Windscreen chip zone B

Pass 8 Oct 2016 244,777 miles

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wishbones some corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 237,286 miles

Vehicle chassis some corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 223,860 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 223,548 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 214,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 213,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 206,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 199,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 198,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 192,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 185,245 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 178,150 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 78,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 174,918 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 174,915 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 167,327 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J876 TBA 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 64.7%.

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 J876 TBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J876 TBA?

You can check the full history of J876 TBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J876 TBA registered?

J876 TBA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J876 TBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J876 TBA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J876 TBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J876 TBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.