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K497 OYJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,510 mi
Last recorded101,510 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 OYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,510 miles

Differential locked

Fail 3 Dec 2016 101,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Differential locked

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,510 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,248 miles

Oil leak

rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,777 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 91,263 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,263 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,604 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,083 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,232 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,028 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 82,150 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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K497 OYJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K497 OYJ, 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 K497 OYJ registered?

K497 OYJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K497 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 OYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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