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J948 HCW

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,232 mi
Last recorded43,232 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 HCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,232 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 40,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,734 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 34,972 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 27,150 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 27,150 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 24,398 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 24,397 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,272 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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J948 HCW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J948 HCW, 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 J948 HCW registered?

J948 HCW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J948 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J948 HCW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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