MOT Status
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99,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower wing body panel corroded/rotten
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower wing body panel corroded/rotten
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 Stone chips zone (A) (3.2 (a) (i))
Chip in zone A
Slight binding of both front brakes
Offside Front tyre heavily perished (195/60/14
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
vehicle underbody slightly corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished 185 60 14T (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both body sils corroded
Nearside front brake slight bind
Offside front tyre perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Both body sils corroded
Nearside front brake slight bind
Offside front tyre perished
Both front sterring rack boots, perished
Coolant leak around housing on front of engine
Front brake discs slightly worn
Offside front tyre heavily perished
Power steering belt cracked (Poly 'V' belt)
Both front headlight pattern poor
Offside front tyre perished, also wearing on outer edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Both front headlight pattern poor
Offside front tyre perished, also wearing on outer edge
Both front tyres perished
Rear brake discs worn
Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Both front tyres perished
Rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlamps are a different type but not affecting the beam image
small cut in o/s front inner tyre sidewall but not showing cords
wipers in poor condition
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
head lights are of different type
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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K197 SUY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K197 SUY, 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 K197 SUY registered?
K197 SUY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
Is K197 SUY safe to buy?
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