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J931 LPX

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,372 mi
Last recorded197,372 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ931 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 197,372 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 197,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underside heavily corroded front & rear

Pass 17 Apr 2025 189,200 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 184,198 miles

Horn poor

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

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

Underbody corroded

Underside of car has had previous repairs

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 172,540 miles

Exhaust noisy sport exhaust box fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

body corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2022 169,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has a slight split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front wings holed by sill

Pass 6 Feb 2021 166,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion sion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 141,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 132,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 132,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2018 121,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,771 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp is the rear fog light

n/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 113,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp is the rear fog light

n/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 10 May 2016 109,895 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 109,895 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,567 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 109,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 109,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 107,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion on off side outter sill

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,911 miles

corrosion on both rear discs

Fail 5 Mar 2011 106,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on both rear discs

Pass 19 Feb 2010 106,301 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 106,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 104,510 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 104,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 103,069 miles

Front anti-roll bar links different type each side

Fail 22 Feb 2008 103,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front anti-roll bar links different type each side

Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,318 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Feb 2007 99,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 97,806 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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J931 LPX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J931 LPX, 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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J931 LPX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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