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K266 EJD

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,349 mi
Last recorded124,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK266 EJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 124,349 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hole and corrosion on n/s/f inner sill section

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r D bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2014 124,345 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hole and corrosion on n/s/f inner sill section

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r D bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

heavy surfac e corrosion on rear subframe

n/s/f washer jet weak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 119,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

heavy surfac e corrosion on rear subframe

n/s/f washer jet weak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,711 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 105,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 1 Feb 2010 105,765 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 97,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 93,840 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 90,790 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 90,784 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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K266 EJD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K266 EJD, 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 K266 EJD registered?

K266 EJD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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