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K455 JNV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,882 mi
Last recorded128,882 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK455 JNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 128,882 miles

advise n/s r outer sil

advise o/s/f tyre going out of shape

advise rear discs

advise rear no plate

advise slight drag from o/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2008 118,532 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel binding.

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 118,532 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel binding.

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 111,814 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 111,785 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

vehicle crabbs when driven ( four wheel alignment )

Pass 20 May 2006 107,113 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 107,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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K455 JNV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K455 JNV, 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 K455 JNV registered?

K455 JNV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is K455 JNV safe to buy?

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