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K258 JMY

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 JMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,849 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,757 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,019 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 63,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,900 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S WIPER BLADE METAL INSERT COMING OUT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW,AND DISCS WORN AND CORRODED.FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,900 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

O/S WIPER BLADE METAL INSERT COMING OUT

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW,AND DISCS WORN AND CORRODED.FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,486 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,FRONT AND REAR CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW,FRONTS LOW

Pass 13 May 2006 52,486 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 52,476 miles

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

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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K258 JMY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K258 JMY, 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 K258 JMY registered?

K258 JMY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 December 1992.

Is K258 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K258 JMY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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