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J201 CET

1992 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 107,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 104,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 104,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,626 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,640 miles

Body work has slight damage

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,854 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 84,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,160 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,160 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,407 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,870 miles

cracks appearing in both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,619 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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J201 CET is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J201 CET, 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 J201 CET registered?

J201 CET is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J201 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J201 CET shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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