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K301 SNP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK301 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 106,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 106,837 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,145 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 104,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 103,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 103,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,899 miles

nearside rear Tyre cracking/perished

offside rear Tyre cracking/perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,817 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear subframes corroding

nearside door difficult to open from outside

Fail 28 Apr 2010 99,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear subframes corroding

nearside door difficult to open from outside

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 97,677 miles

rear brake pads low advise changed

Fail 8 Mar 2008 97,677 miles

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

rear brake pads low advise changed

Pass 24 Mar 2007 94,845 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 91,083 miles

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

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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K301 SNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K301 SNP, 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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K301 SNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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