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K259 PNR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,400 mi
Last recorded117,400 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK259 PNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,400 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 117,400 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 117,390 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

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

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

extensive corrosion too suspension components/ extensive corrosion too body and underbody// front and rear brake pipes corroded/rear brake discs corroded and scored/

Pass 13 Nov 2008 114,401 miles

extensive corrosion to underbody and suspension components//

Pass 9 Nov 2007 109,180 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 109,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 105,704 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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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K259 PNR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K259 PNR, 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 K259 PNR registered?

K259 PNR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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