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J929 HCA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 HCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 134,040 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front is weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 125,514 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 110,513 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 110,513 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 104,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 104,919 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 104,919 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,872 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 104,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 104,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s door sill at rear in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,263 miles

rear sections of both sills in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2011 103,258 miles

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

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

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

rear sections of both sills in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,538 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 101,676 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 99,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,557 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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J929 HCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J929 HCA, 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 J929 HCA registered?

J929 HCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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