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J979 WRX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,498 mi
Last recorded186,498 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 186,498 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

too low for brake rollers

Pass 24 Jun 2024 186,250 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 183,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 170,419 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2020 170,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2020 170,206 miles

Emissions not tested over heated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 166,941 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 9 Jul 2014 166,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 8 Jul 2013 160,124 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion

small repair to the offside rear outer sill

various suspension bushes perishing front and rear

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,444 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 161,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate damaged.

front to rear brake pipe corroding.

genarl under body corrosion.

n/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit.

n/s/rear across axle brake pipe corroded recomend attention.

n/s/rear tyre perishing.

o/s/front brake pipe corroded recomend attention.

slight knock in steering.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 161,640 miles

front number plate damaged.

front to rear brake pipe corroding.

genarl under body corrosion.

n/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit.

n/s/rear across axle brake pipe corroded recomend attention.

n/s/rear tyre perishing.

o/s/front brake pipe corroded recomend attention.

slight knock in steering.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 145,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 138,924 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 131,707 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 131,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 124,822 miles

see advisory note: 553484877168

Fail 23 Jun 2007 124,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 116,258 miles

see vt32 162239706101

Fail 19 Apr 2006 116,258 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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J979 WRX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J979 WRX, 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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J979 WRX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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