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J880 MOY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,195 mi
Last recorded137,195 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 MOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 137,195 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 136,884 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension components

underside under sealed

Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,565 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 136,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2020 136,055 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 135,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle and components heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,987 miles

corrosion nearside front brake pipe

front and rear suspension components corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2018 133,893 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion nearside front brake pipe

corrosion nearside rear inner sill

corrosion rear inner arches

front and rear suspension components corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2017 133,520 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 133,038 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,572 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 126,571 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 124,049 miles

Brake and fuel lines corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside rear inner and outer sill holed and corroded

Offside rear tyre badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 121,249 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

nsr coil spring corroded

osr tyre perished

track rod ends,gaiters perished

Fail 24 May 2013 121,248 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

nsr coil spring corroded

osr tyre perished

track rod ends,gaiters perished

Pass 18 Feb 2012 114,564 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 110,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2010 104,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 100,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,520 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 96,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 92,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 88,225 miles

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

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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J880 MOY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J880 MOY, 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 J880 MOY registered?

J880 MOY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1992.

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