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J342 CDT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,518 mi
Last recorded132,518 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 132,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,501 miles

center stop light inoperative

Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,901 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 122,901 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2014 121,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,225 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 117,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 107,433 miles

both front and both rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2010 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4tyre walls starting to perish

all brake discs in poor condtion

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,660 miles

all 4tyre walls starting to perish

all brake discs in poor condtion

Pass 10 Sep 2009 102,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 102,274 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 102,051 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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J342 CDT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J342 CDT, 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 J342 CDT registered?

J342 CDT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J342 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J342 CDT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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