CarVerify

Free Car Check

J647 LPO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

290,878 mi
Last recorded290,878 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
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

RegistrationJ647 LPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 290,878 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 290,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 284,961 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 284,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 281,079 miles

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 23 Jan 2015 281,077 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 23 Jan 2014 274,789 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 264,822 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 264,882 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 244,672 miles

front brake discs slightly warped/distorted

rear numberplate cracked/damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2010 242,529 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar center bush

Pass 7 Jul 2009 240,621 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

nearside rear anti-roll bar center bush has slight play

rear numberplate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 123,105 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front brake disc slightly warped

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2007 121,970 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 121,970 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,902 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 120,902 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

J647 LPO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J647 LPO, 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 J647 LPO?

You can check the full history of J647 LPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J647 LPO registered?

J647 LPO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J647 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J647 LPO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J647 LPO 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 J647 LPO. 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.