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K161 SNP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,167 mi
Last recorded183,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 183,167 miles

all 4 coil springs corr

both front brake disks worn

both wipers spliting at ends

front no plate securaty / damaged

rear brake pads worn low

under side of vhical corr

Pass 1 Aug 2008 173,427 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 173,427 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

front number plate security

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrishing

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake ballence

Pass 2 Aug 2007 165,588 miles

outer sills corroding,slight play in steering rack.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 165,588 miles

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

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

outer sills corroding. slight play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,119 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 161,119 miles

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

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

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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K161 SNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K161 SNP, 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 K161 SNP registered?

K161 SNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K161 SNP safe to buy?

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