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K379 PFB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,125 mi
Last recorded125,125 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 125,125 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside washer jet not working

Fail 17 May 2023 125,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside washer jet not working

Pass 15 Jan 2022 123,710 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 121,871 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights have a slight blue tinge

offside windscreen washer provides just enough water

Pass 29 Jun 2019 117,611 miles

surface rust

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,410 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 115,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,246 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 114,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

sml oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,536 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DTERIORATED

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRDED

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE JUST LEGAL REQIURMENT

SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET LEGAL REQIUREMENT

STEERING RACK GAITOR DETERIORATED

UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 8 Aug 2015 112,901 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,509 miles

o/s/r lower inner sill area corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r lower inner sill area corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 108,692 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 108,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,796 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 107,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc heavily corroded and pitted/inner face

Pass 14 Sep 2009 106,976 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,352 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 10,534 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 147,994 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 147,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 141,620 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 141,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2006 135,108 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 134,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K379 PFB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 K379 PFB, 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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K379 PFB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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