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J785 CYT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,800 mi
Last recorded161,800 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ785 CYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 161,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE / NEARSIDE REAR BEING WORST OF FOUR (4)

COIL OVERS FITTED ALL ROUND / LOWERED

FUEL PIPES (STEEL) VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / GOING BLACK / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

OFFSIDE FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS SHOWING CORROSION / SMALL HOLE STARTING TO DEVELOP ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKES LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING

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

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / UNDERSEAL FLAKING OFF ALLOWING WATER INGRESS ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY

Pass 21 May 2013 161,061 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 161,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 160,675 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 160,666 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 185,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 152,260 miles

hand brake req att o/s

n/s front tyre side wall damage

n/s outer sill filler and underseal

Pass 18 Feb 2009 114,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

near side front tyre getting low

slight underbody corrosion

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 141,593 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

near side front tyre getting low

slight underbody corrosion

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 130,510 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2007 119,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 107,512 miles

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

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

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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J785 CYT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J785 CYT, 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 J785 CYT registered?

J785 CYT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J785 CYT safe to buy?

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