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K260 RCV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,289 mi
Last recorded172,289 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK260 RCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 172,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 172,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 166,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch fronts and rears ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 166,046 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch fronts and rears ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 166,046 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated front and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross memeber (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 156,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 156,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2017 156,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre tread low

Offside Rear floor corroded

both front upper ball joint boots perished

both rear number plate lamps dull

both rear wheel arches corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 May 2016 154,691 miles

Nearside Front upper ball joint boot perished

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear anti roll bar rubber worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded (border pass)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 154,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front upper ball joint boot perished

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear anti roll bar rubber worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded (border pass)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 149,545 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

n/s front tyre tread low (border pass).

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

play in both rear anti roll bar rubbers.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 146,643 miles

both inner sills to floor corroded.

both rear outer sills corroded.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

o/s front brake binding (border pass).

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

play in both rear anti roll bar rubbers.

rear brake pads worn (border pass).

Pass 31 Jul 2013 141,840 miles

rear subframe corroded.

slight bind on o/s front brake.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 136,985 miles

front brake imbalance and grab.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 136,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake imbalance and grab.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 134,484 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on sills/floors/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2010 134,225 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes/floors/chassis

Pass 29 Jan 2009 133,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 131,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

has corrosion & is holed at rear of offside outer & inner sill,but not within 30cm of any mounting.

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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K260 RCV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K260 RCV, 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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K260 RCV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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