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J869 CET

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,602 mi
Last recorded142,602 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ869 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 142,602 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 135,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 131,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 131,680 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 123,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 114,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 107,812 miles

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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J869 CET is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J869 CET, 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

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What year was J869 CET registered?

J869 CET is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J869 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J869 CET shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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