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K164 WJO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

138,644 mi
Last recorded138,644 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 WJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 138,626 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 136,714 miles

All Tyres "Stretched" on an inappropriate wheel size

Rear Brake effort lower than expected for this vehicle

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 25 May 2022 136,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

All Tyres "Stretched" on an inappropriate wheel size

Rear Brake effort lower than expected for this vehicle

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 136,682 miles

Brake performance not tested due to engine over heating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint securing nut split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/seat belt anchorage prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower wing/sill appears corroded - unable to fully inspect sill

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/f lower wing/sill appears heavily corroded - unable to fully inspect sill

Pass 22 Apr 2021 132,875 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 129,796 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 129,792 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s front slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 124,407 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,186 miles

Oil leak down front of engine

Fail 16 Mar 2018 118,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak down front of engine

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,617 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 117,576 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

noted all spring very corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak on center joints (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion from joint union to off side rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 110,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 110,595 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 101,469 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 101,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 101,238 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 100,826 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 99,967 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,689 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 97,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,548 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 89,688 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 89,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,491 miles

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

o/s outer sill is very badly corroded towards rear of vehicle

under body corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,066 miles

small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2005 74,317 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 747,317 miles

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

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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K164 WJO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 K164 WJO, 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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K164 WJO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1992.

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