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K107 RUT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

160,535 mi
Last recorded160,535 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK107 RUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 160,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 159,768 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 159,691 miles

fuel hoses to & from fuel filter deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2022 159,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel hoses to & from fuel filter deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2021 159,528 miles

Rear fuel pipes to and from fuel filter cracking/perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2019 159,372 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 159,364 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 20mm from sub frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 159,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 159,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 159,007 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 157,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Area (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Wipers Beginning To Smear

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 156,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

after market front strut and subframe braces insecure at n/s fixing points

recommend 4 wheel suspension geometry adjustment asap as vehicle crabs

Fail 7 Apr 2016 156,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

after market front strut and subframe braces insecure at n/s fixing points

recommend 4 wheel suspension geometry adjustment asap as vehicle crabs

Pass 18 Apr 2013 152,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 151,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake juddering slightly, underside very corroded.

Pass 12 May 2011 150,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 150,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 146,966 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 146,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 142,276 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 142,256 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 139,991 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 139,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 136,509 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 136,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 131,017 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 131,009 miles

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

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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K107 RUT 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 59.3%.

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 K107 RUT, 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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K107 RUT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 1992.

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