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J987 DUU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,163 mi
Last recorded125,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 DUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 125,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 124,805 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 123,734 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split on end

Pass 31 Jul 2014 122,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 117,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 113,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 105,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 94,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 84,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 83,827 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 83,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J987 DUU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J987 DUU, 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 J987 DUU registered?

J987 DUU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J987 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J987 DUU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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