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K376 KGT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

185,951 mi
Last recorded185,951 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK376 KGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 185,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR on sub frame x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR + OSR inner wheel arch / NSF + OSF floor / NSR + OSR sill (5.2.6)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,440 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 184,230 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 179,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 179,577 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 178,154 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 178,154 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 178,149 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 176,505 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 176,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 174,168 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 174,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 173,365 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 173,365 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 170,673 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 168,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 165,830 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 165,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005

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

o/s/r sill panel very rusty.

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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K376 KGT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K376 KGT, 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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K376 KGT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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