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J102 CHE

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,914 mi
Last recorded137,914 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ102 CHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 137,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear floor has slight corrosion

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Apr 2017 137,906 miles

Emissions not tested no coolant in system due to leak from radiator (7.3.A.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear floor has slight corrosion

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 May 2014 137,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,899 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 132,891 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 119,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 115,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 106,851 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 93,332 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,276 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 93,276 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J102 CHE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J102 CHE, 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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J102 CHE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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The MOT history for J102 CHE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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