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J957 FGN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

149,813 mi
Last recorded149,813 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ957 FGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 149,813 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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2025 148,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2024 143,140 miles

Vehicle is covered in under seal and other materials

Pass 2 Aug 2023 141,673 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 141,381 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 141,379 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,418 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,417 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 138,958 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 130,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 126,961 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 123,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,252 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 118,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 115,688 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 115,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,945 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 109,946 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 107,835 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 103,814 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 101,742 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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J957 FGN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 J957 FGN, 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 J957 FGN registered?

J957 FGN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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