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K489 SPT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 SPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 98,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 92,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 85,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 83,692 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 83,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 79,856 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 79,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 77,225 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

FRont number plate cracked

Floor,chassis,inner sills corroded

Inner wings corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Sill`s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

FRont number plate cracked

Floor,chassis,inner sills corroded

Inner wings corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Sill`s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 76,364 miles

corosion to floor,subframe,sills chassis,trackcontrol arms

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside tyres worn on edges

screen cracked

Fail 10 May 2011 76,364 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corosion to floor,subframe,sills chassis,trackcontrol arms

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside tyres worn on edges

screen cracked

Pass 18 May 2010 72,958 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 72,947 miles

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

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

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

Sills,inner sills, floor,chassis,wheel arches and subframes corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 71,093 miles

both sills corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 22 May 2009 71,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both sills corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2007 67,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear cross member corroded

Sills,inner sills,floor and chassis corroded

Slight play nearside steering rack knuckle

Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,740 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Sills,inner sills,floor and chassis corroded

Slight play nearside steering rack knuckle

Pass 9 Nov 2006 63,948 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 63,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Emissions high on fast idle

Floor,chassis and inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2005 58,267 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sill`s,Inner sill`sFloor and Chassis

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,267 miles

Sill`s,Inner sill`sFloor and Chassis

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K489 SPT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 K489 SPT, 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 K489 SPT registered?

K489 SPT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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