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J898 SDH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 SDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 99,580 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,380 miles

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

n/s centre sill small split

very rustty

Pass 27 Jan 2024 97,052 miles

front/rear susp parts corr

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,671 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 95,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area and lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,411 miles

sills corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,007 miles

Offside Rear sill backing corroded

Rear fog light faded

corrosion on both sills

Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,922 miles

corrosion on both sills

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,353 miles

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

rear fog light faded slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,365 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,360 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,080 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,936 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,303 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 50,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J898 SDH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J898 SDH, 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 J898 SDH registered?

J898 SDH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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