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J930 SRO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,577 mi
Last recorded123,577 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ930 SRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 123,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion and underseal

Fail 22 May 2025 123,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,797 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has a corrosion hole in spare wheel holder but just outside prescribed areas

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 24 Apr 2024 116,797 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has a corrosion hole in spare wheel holder but just outside prescribed areas

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,268 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side skirt fitted covering outer sills

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

Offside side skirt fitted covering outer sill

suspension lowerd

Fail 17 Sep 2022 109,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel fouling body work

non standard suspension. lowered

parking brake only just met requirments

rear differential incorrect function. locked .

Fail 19 Aug 2022 109,112 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff not functioning as intended/welded

front bumper/side skirts lose

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,689 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 90,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion to underside

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 90,512 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,435 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,757 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,107 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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J930 SRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J930 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.

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J930 SRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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