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K36 PTR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,929 mi
Last recorded97,929 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 PTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,929 miles

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,312 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 97,854 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All ( FRONT & REAR )Shock Absorber dust covers worn and perished

Engine oil leaking

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake Discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

OSF & NSF trackrod ball joint rubber boots slightly cracking - advise only

Off side fuel pipe front to rear excessively rusted

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear plastic screen damaged - suggest replacement as restricting rear view.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 97,641 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

haevy under body rust

hand brake travel

noise from engine

Pass 21 Jul 2006 179,860 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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K36 PTR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K36 PTR, 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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K36 PTR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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