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K392 MGD

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,517 mi
Last recorded185,517 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK392 MGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 185,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 177,557 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 169,779 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 164,179 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 164,179 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 161,865 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 161,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 159,307 miles

offside and nearside headlamps dull

Fail 23 Nov 2018 159,307 miles

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

offside and nearside headlamps dull

Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 154,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 150,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 150,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 144,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 140,781 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 140,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 138,783 miles

corrosion on o/s n/s sills

Pass 19 Aug 2011 133,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,180 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 120,528 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 120,424 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 120,805 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear outer sills are rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2008 120,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2007 116,184 miles

both outer sills rusting

Fail 15 Aug 2007 116,100 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

os n/plate holder corroded

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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K392 MGD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K392 MGD, 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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K392 MGD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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