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J939 ONR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,109 mi
Last recorded73,109 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ939 ONR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 73,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 72,014 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 72,014 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 71,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE / OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 71,009 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE / OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 70,877 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 70,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 70,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 70,213 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak / rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 70,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,589 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 69,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 68,816 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 68,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,883 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,841 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,652 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,674 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,225 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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J939 ONR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J939 ONR, 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

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What year was J939 ONR registered?

J939 ONR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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