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K524 DWN

1992 Mazda MX5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,869 mi
Last recorded133,869 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX5120,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 DWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 133,869 miles

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

rear brakes only just passed efficiency, may require attention

Fail 30 Aug 2017 133,837 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear brakes only just passed efficiency, may require attention

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,121 miles

underbody covered with under seal

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,081 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 127,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake shows signs of overheating.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,332 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake has been running warm,o/k at this time,

Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 118,002 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 117,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished advise changing.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 114,015 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 109,633 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 109,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 102,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 102,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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K524 DWN is a 1992 Mazda MX5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 120,156 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K524 DWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K524 DWN registered?

K524 DWN is a 1992 Mazda MX5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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