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K144 SGC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,554 mi
Last recorded223,554 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 223,554 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 223,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 176,883 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has small stonechips (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 176,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight steering notchy & occasionally has no power assistance (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has small stonechips (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 136,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 136,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 108,403 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 108,067 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 107,668 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 107,658 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 103,191 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K144 SGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K144 SGC, 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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K144 SGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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