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K382 GSH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,010 mi
Last recorded138,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK382 GSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 138,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side in parts (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on car in parts (2.4.G.1)

all lamp units covered

Fail 16 May 2017 138,004 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in parts (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim all x4 tyres on wheels (4.1.D.1d)

Body has slight corrosion under side in parts (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on car in parts (2.4.G.1)

all lamp units covered

Pass 9 May 2016 131,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills in parts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side has damage grounding out (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in parts coted (3.6.B.2c)

horn operate by poling

all x4 wheels and tyers projecting out of arches

Fail 28 Apr 2016 131,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed in part chaise (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white lamp ? (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper self parking (8.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both sills in parts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side has damage grounding out (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in parts coted (3.6.B.2c)

horn operate by poling

all x4 wheels and tyers projecting out of arches

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 119,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 106,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 106,715 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,686 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 103,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 103,723 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 97,358 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 97,358 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,002 miles

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn badly on sidewalls

Fail 21 Nov 2005 85,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn badly on sidewalls

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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K382 GSH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K382 GSH, 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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What year was K382 GSH registered?

K382 GSH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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