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K281 NTU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,981 mi
Last recorded102,981 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 NTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,720 miles

all suspension arms and compononts rusty

offside and nearside outer sill rusty

offside and nearside rear inner sills rusty

offside front jacking point rusty

rear anti roll bar d bushs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,791 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear outer sills rusty

under side of car heavelly undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,500 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 95,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,350 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 92,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 83,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,569 miles

exhaust condition and blowing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 77,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake pipes corroded and covered with grease and unable to fully inspect

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

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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K281 NTU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 K281 NTU, 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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K281 NTU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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