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K394 SLX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,726 mi
Last recorded79,726 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK394 SLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from o/s to n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 79,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from o/s to n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 78,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,588 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,947 miles

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,189 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,277 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,137 miles

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2013 57,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 57,627 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,860 miles

advise chassis rails damaged.

advise excessive corrosion at driver's floorpan .

advise front brake readings fluctuate indicating warped discs.

advise rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,860 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise chassis rails damaged.

advise excessive corrosion at driver's floorpan .

advise front brake readings fluctuate indicating warped discs.

advise rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 12 May 2009 46,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 43,061 miles

BATTERY IS NOT CLAMPED IN

OSR TYRE HAS STARTED TO PERISH AND CRACKED

RUST HOLE IN OS FRONT FLOOR

Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,399 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 39,205 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 39,205 miles

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

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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K394 SLX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K394 SLX, 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 K394 SLX registered?

K394 SLX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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