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J869 CEV

1992 Mazda MX5

Green Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,688 mi
Last recorded188,688 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX5120,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ869 CEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 188,688 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 188,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 166,543 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 166,486 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 138,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 138,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 121,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

nearside dip pattern poor

offside dip aim pattern poor

Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,778 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 119,778 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 101,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 73,737 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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J869 CEV is a 1992 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 120,156 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J869 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J869 CEV registered?

J869 CEV is a 1992 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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