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K530 PGN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,414 mi
Last recorded152,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK530 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 152,414 miles

all front ball joint boots perishing

corr to offside rear brake pipe

minor play in both rear D bushes

nearside front track rod end boot deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2014 152,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corr to offside rear brake pipe

minor play in both rear D bushes

nearside front track rod end boot deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 150,468 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 150,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

all front ball joint boots perished

brake fluid between min/max

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

moderate wear in both rear D bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2012 145,800 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 145,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 140,919 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer sill heavily corroded(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

o/s and n/s headlamps poor image(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

o/s and n/s outer sills/door apatures corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing/bald on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 140,919 miles

n/s/r outer sill heavily corroded(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

o/s and n/s headlamps poor image(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

o/s and n/s outer sills/door apatures corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing/bald on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 132,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 126,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 116,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 103,175 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 103,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,018 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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K530 PGN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 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 K530 PGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K530 PGN registered?

K530 PGN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K530 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K530 PGN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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