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J98 TBH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 TBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 95,765 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 95,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 95,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 95,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 95,419 miles

note o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,393 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 95,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 95,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 95,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 95,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 95,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 95,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 94,926 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,583 miles

corrosion starting n/s outer sill

Fail 19 Mar 2008 94,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion starting n/s outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,172 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 92,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes 25% out of balanced

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,609 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 89,359 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Nearside rear reverse light not working

Rear suspension members and fittings corroded

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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J98 TBH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J98 TBH, 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 J98 TBH registered?

J98 TBH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 1992.

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The MOT history for J98 TBH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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