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J932 GAH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,804 mi
Last recorded167,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ932 GAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 167,804 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 167,675 miles

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 167,084 miles

General Corrosion on Underside of Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 166,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded exit pipe to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipe to axle (1.1.11 (c))

General Corrosion on Underside of Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 165,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe and pipe from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion throughout rear of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2021 165,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion throughout rear of vehicle

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe and pipe from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 166,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Jun 2021 165,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 21 May 2019 165,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp discoloured

Fail 17 May 2019 165,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp discoloured

Pass 18 Sep 2017 165,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 164,564 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 164,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 162,452 miles

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

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

bucket seats fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 162,452 miles

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

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

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

bucket seats fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 148,567 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 148,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 144,328 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 144,323 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 140,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 131,905 miles

noise from rear suspension/driveshaft

Pass 30 Jun 2010 124,305 miles

all tyres worn on edges of tread

offside rear shock damp

Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 107,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,983 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,815 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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J932 GAH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J932 GAH, 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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J932 GAH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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