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J815 CYT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 CYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,920 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 72,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 72,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 68,982 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 65,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 64,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 63,405 miles

battery clamp a bit heath robinson

Pass 12 May 2015 60,610 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 56,730 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,663 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 May 2011 50,036 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 May 2011 50,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J815 CYT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J815 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 J815 CYT registered?

J815 CYT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J815 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J815 CYT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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