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K387 SDG

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,258 mi
Last recorded15,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK387 SDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 14,139 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 14,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 13,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 8,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 7,231 miles

slight corrsion to both sides front lower wings

Pass 6 Feb 2017 7,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 7,202 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 7,143 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 7,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 7,058 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 6,951 miles

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

o/s sill signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 6,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 4,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 3,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 2,021 miles

o/s/f wing lower panel corroded over sill

Pass 16 Feb 2007 1,782 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 1,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 566 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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K387 SDG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K387 SDG, 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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K387 SDG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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