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J984 BHJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

190,013 mi
Last recorded190,013 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 BHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 190,013 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 190,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 187,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 185,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 182,762 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 182,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 176,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 176,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 174,057 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 168,925 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 168,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 167,145 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 167,145 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 164,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 162,055 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 162,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 158,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 154,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 154,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 150,093 miles

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

has chip in wind screen on the os

Pass 27 Jul 2010 145,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 140,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 136,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 132,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 128,498 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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J984 BHJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J984 BHJ, 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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J984 BHJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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