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J654 CDT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,284 mi
Last recorded129,284 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ654 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 129,284 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 128,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple bushes and boots deteriorated

multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 126,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,857 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 121,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,342 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,865 miles

Step covers fitted both sides, corrosion visable however not holed.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,862 miles

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

Step covers fitted both sides, corrosion visable however not holed.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,328 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 95,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,110 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 93,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,807 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 91,804 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 84,421 miles

corrosion to sill steps adjacent to seat belt mounts//early attension advised

front brakes not as good as should be advise checking for partial siezure

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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J654 CDT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J654 CDT, 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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What year was J654 CDT registered?

J654 CDT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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