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K404 PLB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,526 mi
Last recorded181,526 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 PLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 181,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 177,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides...195/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit

Rear both sills corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 173,368 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edge and split and perished in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 169,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front floor rusty

both front tyres worn low inner edge and perished

Fail 11 Oct 2016 169,548 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front floor rusty

both front tyres worn low inner edge and perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 165,935 miles

front and rear suspension arms and general components corroded

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 163,569 miles

all brake pipes corroded

rear tyres low on inner edgers and n/s/r on limits

Pass 30 Sep 2013 161,123 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Oct 2012 158,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 149,395 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 149,395 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,574 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 136,574 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 122,354 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 122,354 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

tyres wrong size for wheels

Pass 13 Oct 2008 110,666 miles

Both rear brake disc inner faces reducing with corossion

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 110,664 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Both rear brake disc inner faces reducing with corossion

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 97,682 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,563 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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K404 PLB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K404 PLB, 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 K404 PLB registered?

K404 PLB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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