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HLH 776K

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,093 mi
Last recorded134,093 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 776K
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 134,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside sun visor in-secure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2018 134,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside sun visor in-secure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 132,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel archs corroded

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2017 132,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel archs corroded

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2016 122,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front inner wheel arches corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2016 122,039 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front inner wheel arches corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2015 127,886 miles

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

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to front suspension in general

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 17 Nov 2015 127,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to front suspension in general

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 17 Nov 2014 125,257 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner wheel arch corrosion

passenger sun visor security

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner wheel arch corrosion

passenger sun visor security

Pass 25 Nov 2013 123,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

general corrosion to suspension

Fail 20 Nov 2013 123,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

general corrosion to suspension

Pass 22 Nov 2012 121,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 121,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 120,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill

Fail 25 Nov 2011 120,729 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill

Pass 10 Nov 2010 119,362 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 118,569 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

nearside sun visor

brake and clutch pedal anti slip device

nearside rear inner sill rusted and holed

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusted and holed

offside inner sill rusted and holed

offside rear inner wheel arch rusted and holed

offside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 24 Nov 2009 118,561 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

brake and clutch pedal anti slip device

nearside rear inner sill rusted and holed

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusted and holed

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

nearside sun visor

offside inner sill rusted and holed

offside rear inner wheel arch rusted and holed

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 117,781 miles

brake pedal rubber

nearside rear outer sill corrosion

offside front anti roll bar link insecure

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded badly

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,025 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 117,022 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 116,601 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 116,157 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 116,157 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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HLH 776K is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HLH 776K, 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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HLH 776K is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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