CarVerify

Free Car Check

J92 VPU

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,555 mi
Last recorded81,555 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ92 VPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS & OS slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,452 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis member torn open and deformed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy surface corrosion at offside rear outer sill area

Fail 15 Jun 2013 69,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,049 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,028 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,038 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,038 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,283 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 53,276 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J92 VPU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J92 VPU, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J92 VPU?

You can check the full history of J92 VPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J92 VPU registered?

J92 VPU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J92 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J92 VPU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J92 VPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J92 VPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.