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K371 PGN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

167,765 mi
Last recorded167,765 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 167,765 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 167,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2008 154,592 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 154,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 127,213 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 127,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/sdoor mirror broken

Pass 15 Nov 2005 112,783 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 112,783 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 112,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror missing

o/s front tyre worn low and side walls cracked

o/s rear tyre side walls cracked

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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K371 PGN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K371 PGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K371 PGN registered?

K371 PGN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K371 PGN safe to buy?

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