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K551 RGO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,560 mi
Last recorded211,560 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 RGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 211,560 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 211,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from n/s to o/s junction (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 210,899 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 210,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 205,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 205,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 199,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 198,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front brake hoses has small cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2013 191,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake fluid level low

front pads worn 50-60%

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

rear pads worn 50-60%

Pass 15 Nov 2012 179,329 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 179,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2011 165,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 165,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 150,070 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 133,847 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 133,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 123,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 112,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 102,029 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 102,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K551 RGO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K551 RGO, 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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K551 RGO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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