CarVerify

Free Car Check

J529 RVE

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

202,462 mi
Last recorded202,462 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ529 RVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 202,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 190,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 178,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 166,926 miles

Body has slight corrosion minor corrosion of door sill that needs treatment before winter (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes need protection (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper O/S and N/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 157,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 2.5mm

rear tyres on 2mm and cracking

small corrotion to sills

Pass 11 Sep 2013 147,206 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2012 133,024 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion brake pipes allround

Pass 15 Oct 2011 118,618 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 118,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J529 RVE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J529 RVE, 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

How do I check the history of J529 RVE?

You can check the full history of J529 RVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J529 RVE registered?

J529 RVE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J529 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J529 RVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J529 RVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J529 RVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.