CarVerify

Free Car Check

J937 WHB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,121 mi
Last recorded168,121 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationJ937 WHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 168,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 161,669 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 161,608 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner rear wheel arch front - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 152,152 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 152,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lose or hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 94,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 127,676 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubbing on driveshaft

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 127,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubbing on driveshaft

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,318 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 115,333 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 115,289 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

J937 WHB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J937 WHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J937 WHB?

You can check the full history of J937 WHB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J937 WHB registered?

J937 WHB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J937 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J937 WHB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J937 WHB 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 J937 WHB. 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.