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J890 VSG

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,886 mi
Last recorded133,886 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ890 VSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 133,886 miles

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

Fully Undersealed Preventing Full Inspection

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 133,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Not Attached To Caliper (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fully Undersealed Preventing Full Inspection

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 132,251 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

car coated in underseal

Fail 21 Jun 2024 132,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut locking device missing (split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut locking device missing (split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

car coated in underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,008 miles

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

undersealed unable to fully inspect underside

Fail 21 Jun 2023 130,008 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

undersealed unable to fully inspect underside

Pass 24 Jul 2019 126,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

full underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2019 126,704 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

full underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2018 123,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 122,535 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

entire under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,993 miles

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

all brake pipes and fuel lines heavily under sealed

entire under carriage heavily under sealed

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 120,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all brake pipes and fuel lines heavily under sealed

entire under carriage heavily under sealed

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 119,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 118,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 116,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,441 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 114,441 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 112,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,086 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 112,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 111,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

several brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 122,352 miles

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

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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J890 VSG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 J890 VSG, 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 J890 VSG registered?

J890 VSG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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