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K182 SNP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,976 mi
Last recorded95,976 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,976 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 95,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,897 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 87,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 82,522 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,522 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,072 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,065 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,368 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 68,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,787 miles

all under vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,976 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 60,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 60,458 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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K182 SNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K182 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 K182 SNP registered?

K182 SNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K182 SNP safe to buy?

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