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K43 PLE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,075 mi
Last recorded134,075 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 PLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 134,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension components heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded and heavily welded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 134,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing shocker mount(split pin) (2.5.A.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension components heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded and heavily welded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,699 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 133,698 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 133,386 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 133,386 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 133,014 miles

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

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

nearside mirror missing

underbody corroded in places

Fail 19 Apr 2013 133,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror missing

underbody corroded in places

Pass 12 Apr 2012 132,460 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2012 132,460 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 131,140 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 131,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 128,913 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 22 Feb 2010 128,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 127,337 miles

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

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 127,335 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 124,584 miles

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

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

underside corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2008 124,854 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2007 121,560 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 121,560 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate slightly degraded

underside corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2006 118,239 miles

o/s outer sill corroding and rear floor corroding both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Feb 2006 118,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s outer sill corroding and rear floor corroding o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perish

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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K43 PLE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K43 PLE, 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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K43 PLE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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