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K142 CDW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,835 mi
Last recorded173,835 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 CDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 173,835 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 173,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 167,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 163,870 miles

Bucket seat and harnesses fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Quick release steering wheel fitted

Rear One exhaust hanger missing

Fail 14 Jan 2017 163,870 miles

Bucket seat and harnesses fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Quick release steering wheel fitted

Rear One exhaust hanger missing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 152,336 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 136,648 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,385 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Dec 2013 134,385 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 18 Dec 2012 134,003 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 Nov 2011 132,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 128,893 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 128,797 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 124,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 116,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 102,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 99,215 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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K142 CDW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K142 CDW, 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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K142 CDW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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