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K233 AAA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,083 mi
Last recorded172,083 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK233 AAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 172,083 miles

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 170,577 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 170,577 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 164,563 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 149,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust blow between middle and rear

general under body corrosion

major oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2016 149,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust blow between middle and rear

general under body corrosion

major oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2015 135,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

corrosion offside rear outer sill, not considered excessive

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Fail 8 May 2015 135,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

corrosion offside rear outer sill, not considered excessive

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,961 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,584 miles

corrosion started nearside rear outer sill and offside front outer sill

front pads wearing low

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oily residue on sump and gearbox (suspect sump gasket)

rear pads wearing low

slight wheel bind near side front

Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,446 miles

both head lamp lenses need refurb

both rear chassis legs slight damage

near side front bumper support has 1 x bolt missing

near side rear drop link perished

near side rear outer sill to arch corroded not considered excessive

near side rear wheel slight dent

numerous areas of corrosion

off side rear drop link deterated

oil leak

some corrosion on rear brake lines

Fail 21 Apr 2011 112,446 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both head lamp lenses need refurb

both rear chassis legs slight damage

near side front bumper support has 1 x bolt missing

near side rear drop link perished

near side rear outer sill to arch corroded not considered excessive

near side rear wheel slight dent

numerous areas of corrosion

off side rear drop link deterated

oil leak

some corrosion on rear brake lines

Fail 12 Apr 2010 110,202 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads low

offside front tyre bald outer edge

rear pads low

slight play rear anti roll-bar bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,202 miles

front pads low

offside front tyre bald outer edge

rear pads low

slight play rear anti roll-bar bushes

Pass 7 May 2009 107,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,725 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 106,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 106,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 104,176 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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K233 AAA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K233 AAA, 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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K233 AAA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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