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J945 ANT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,953 mi
Last recorded147,953 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ945 ANT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 147,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,984 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 145,984 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 144,858 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage both sides as shown. (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded, poss due to standing. (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion age related.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 144,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits as viewed, possible incorrect cat fitted. (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage both sides as shown. (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded, poss due to standing. (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion age related.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 144,731 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 144,626 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both upper ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 143,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 141,458 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 139,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s wiper blade torn at ends

Pass 21 Apr 2011 139,020 miles

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

n/s wiper blade torn at ends

Pass 18 May 2010 136,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 133,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 127,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 113,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 100,623 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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J945 ANT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J945 ANT, 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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J945 ANT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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