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K379 PHT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,735 mi
Last recorded193,735 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 PHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 193,735 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 191,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 191,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 183,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 178,821 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 178,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 175,442 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 175,442 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 170,870 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 159,037 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 159,037 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 154,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 154,509 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 148,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 148,497 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 136,412 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 136,412 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 128,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 125,167 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 125,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 117,300 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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K379 PHT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PHT, 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 PHT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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