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J942 TRP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

196,023 mi
Last recorded196,023 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ942 TRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 196,023 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & WHEELARCH REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & WHEELARCH REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint 32MM BOLT (2.1.5 (a))

REAR FOG LIGHT ON SWITCH

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 12 Sep 2025 196,023 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & WHEELARCH REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & WHEELARCH REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint 32MM BOLT (2.1.5 (a))

REAR FOG LIGHT ON SWITCH

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 10 Sep 2025 195,926 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor seat belt anchorage point *marked* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear hand brake has low effort but passed on reading

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 188,795 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 180,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 167,278 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2020 167,278 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 162,765 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2019 162,709 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,057 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 144,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 143,303 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 138,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 132,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 132,043 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 127,178 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc inner faces rusty.

rear silencer baffles loose.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 127,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc inner faces rusty.

rear silencer baffles loose.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 122,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,112 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 100,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 91,301 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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J942 TRP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J942 TRP, 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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What year was J942 TRP registered?

J942 TRP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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