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K494 BOH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,227 mi
Last recorded155,227 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 BOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 155,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake high

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre has damage on inner sidewall

rear exhaust mounting insecure

washer bottle insecure

welding repairs covered in a product.unable to fully inspect.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 154,878 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre has damage on inner sidewall

rear exhaust mounting insecure

washer bottle insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,412 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 149,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 134,735 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 118,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,615 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 96,053 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,500 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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K494 BOH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K494 BOH, 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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K494 BOH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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