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J887 BVX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,913 mi
Last recorded77,913 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ887 BVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 77,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,607 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2016 73,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 73,196 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,362 miles

clutch slave cyl leaking

engin & floorpan covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 May 2009 42,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 39,299 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake force difference high but within MOT specification

Pass 29 May 2007 35,707 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 32,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,084 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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J887 BVX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J887 BVX, 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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J887 BVX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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