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J239 CAH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,485 mi
Last recorded126,485 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 CAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,485 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CARRODED

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,190 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside wiper rubber tearing.

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 115,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside wiper rubber tearing.

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,282 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,651 miles

Front of offside inner sill corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 109,651 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front of offside inner sill corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,938 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cat not fitted.

n/s front wheel bearing not tested fully

Fail 8 Nov 2011 104,938 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cat not fitted.

n/s front wheel bearing not tested fully

Pass 25 Aug 2010 104,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 104,671 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 99,717 miles

BASIC EMISSION TEST CARRIED OUT, CUSTOMER SHOWN V5 LOG BOOK- REFERENCE 70336460232 WITH REGISTRATION DATE 10/01/1992

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres perished on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2009 99,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres perished on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,363 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s chassis damaged.

n/s rear & o/s front tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 98,363 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s chassis damaged.

n/s rear & o/s front tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 97,461 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

dampness at fuel tank

Fail 2 Apr 2007 97,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

dampness at fuel tank

Fail 22 Mar 2006 90,992 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,992 miles

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

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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J239 CAH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J239 CAH, 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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J239 CAH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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