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K421 KWX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,525 mi
Last recorded200,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK421 KWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 200,525 miles

brake pipes greased

chassis undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 200,055 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 200,032 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 196,652 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes signs of corrosion

offside front tyre badly cracked - recommend replacement

offside rear sill signs of corrosion

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 30 Jun 2011 196,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes signs of corrosion

offside front tyre badly cracked - recommend replacement

offside rear sill signs of corrosion

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 8 Jul 2010 194,786 miles

evedence of general surface rusting underside,body and suspension

Pass 30 Jun 2009 188,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 188,547 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 178,861 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 178,851 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 168,648 miles

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 11 May 2006 160,164 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 160,164 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes 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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K421 KWX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K421 KWX, 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 K421 KWX registered?

K421 KWX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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