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K347 DRO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,450 mi
Last recorded193,450 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK347 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 193,450 miles

Exhaust noisy custom system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 193,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking from nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy custom system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 189,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 180,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 166,305 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 147,449 miles

Nearside front tyre has craking in the sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 147,432 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2012 147,430 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2011 145,377 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 142,086 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 139,106 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 139,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 135,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 133,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 130,771 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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K347 DRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K347 DRO, 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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K347 DRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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