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CNZ 1435

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,974 mi
Last recorded160,974 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 1435
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 160,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 154,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 149,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 138,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 132,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,882 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 101,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,662 miles

front tyres perished inner sidewalls

Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres perished inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 96,407 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 92,330 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,282 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 86,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,766 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 80,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 73,905 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 73,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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CNZ 1435 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CNZ 1435, 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 CNZ 1435 registered?

CNZ 1435 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is CNZ 1435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNZ 1435 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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