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K314 ACK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,669 mi
Last recorded163,669 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 ACK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 163,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 162,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 162,907 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 161,935 miles

Offside Front Shocker weeping

Pass 1 Jul 2021 158,077 miles

Front tyres cracking/perishing

Handbrake effort lazy at o/s but pulling enough overall

Rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2020 157,300 miles

Screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2019 156,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 115,172 miles

Catalyst heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 152,514 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking

Exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 13 May 2016 151,112 miles

Brake fluid low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 146,371 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 146,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 142,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 136,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 131,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 123,922 miles

no plate characters suspect incorrect dimensions

Fail 17 Mar 2009 123,905 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

no plate characters suspect incorrect dimensions

Pass 12 Mar 2008 118,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 113,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 111,040 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 111,040 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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K314 ACK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K314 ACK, 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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K314 ACK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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