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J877 HTU

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

212,288 mi
Last recorded212,288 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ877 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 212,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 210,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 209,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 208,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 203,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 202,736 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 202,716 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Fouling on propshaft at rear of vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 200,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake efficiency slightly down on efficiency

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 200,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.."d" bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 31 May 2017 193,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres inner side walls cracked

Fail 26 May 2017 193,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres inner side walls cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2014 188,306 miles

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

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

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

all suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 188,248 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 185,858 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 26 Jul 2012 185,853 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 5 Jul 2011 185,593 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 179,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 177,073 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 177,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 172,516 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advance corrosion under vehicle

screw in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 14 May 2008 172,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advance corrosion under vehicle

screw in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 17 Aug 2006 167,344 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 167,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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J877 HTU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 J877 HTU, 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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J877 HTU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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