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J859 CGK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,755 mi
Last recorded123,755 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 CGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 123,755 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 121,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel lines corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,116 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has negligible damping

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 118,116 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber has negligible damping

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,894 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 111,894 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,032 miles

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,954 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,954 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,248 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,248 miles

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

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 16 Sep 2011 101,145 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2010 98,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded.

movment in diff bearings.

o/s door sill corroded.

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

rear diff excessivly corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 98,787 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded.

movment in diff bearings.

o/s door sill corroded.

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

rear diff excessivly corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 95,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 95,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear suspension heavily surface corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,667 miles

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

all discs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nsr service and park brake lower effort than normal

rear x-member rusty

rigid brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2008 90,667 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes rusty

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

all discs rusty

nsr service and park brake lower effort than normal

rear x-member rusty

rigid brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2007 139,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 139,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 133,065 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 133,065 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J859 CGK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J859 CGK, 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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J859 CGK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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