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K290 KRB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 124,237 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 120,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,062 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 115,035 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 101,100 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)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,208 miles

Front tyres inner side walls cracked

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,017 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side floor pan deformed

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,362 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,076 miles

nearside chassis appears to have been crushed by inapproriate jacking.

offside handbrake needs attention.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,890 miles

all ball joint covers perishing

all tyres poor cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,280 miles

corrosion on n/s/r sill will need attension / all tyres cracking / n/s chassis damaged ....

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,854 miles

all tyres getting low and cracking / coil springs corroded / surface corrosion on rear disc........

Pass 26 May 2009 75,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 74,749 miles

coil springs corroded/ surface corrosion on brake discs/ all tyres cracking on tread/

Pass 29 May 2007 74,190 miles

damage to n/s floor / corrosion on rear disc / wet at time of test / coil springs corroded.

Pass 22 May 2006 73,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 71,728 miles

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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K290 KRB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K290 KRB, 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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K290 KRB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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