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K156 UPR

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,367 mi
Last recorded98,367 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 UPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,367 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 98,340 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,433 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 95,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,953 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 91,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,032 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 85,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light scratch on inside of windscreen in a area

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,867 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light scratch on inside of windscreen in a area

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light scratch on windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light scratch on windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 74,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,053 miles

light scratch in a area on inside of windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2009 71,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

light scratch in a area on inside of windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,436 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 63,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,382 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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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K156 UPR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K156 UPR, 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 K156 UPR registered?

K156 UPR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 1992.

Is K156 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K156 UPR shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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