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J928 SRO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,730 mi
Last recorded89,730 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ928 SRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 89,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 84,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,845 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres splitting

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 82,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres splitting

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 82,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 82,152 miles

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

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

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)

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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J928 SRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J928 SRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J928 SRO registered?

J928 SRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J928 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J928 SRO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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