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K401 DWN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,467 mi
Last recorded100,467 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 DWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,467 miles

Corrosion to rear of nearside body sill and inner arch

Corrosion to rear of offside body sill and inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,708 miles

Surface corrosion to nearside body sill

Surface corrosion to offside body sill

Fail 12 Dec 2016 98,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion to nearside body sill

Surface corrosion to offside body sill

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,592 miles

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

Surface corrosion to nearside outer body sill

Surface corrosion to offside outter body sill

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,962 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,828 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,433 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,815 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 82,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,685 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 75,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,172 miles

Corrosion to rear of nearside outter sill/lower wing

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 66,805 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 66,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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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K401 DWN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 K401 DWN, 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 K401 DWN registered?

K401 DWN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K401 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K401 DWN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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