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K559 DRO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,587 mi
Last recorded213,587 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK559 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 213,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 213,561 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 213,164 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 213,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 212,589 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 212,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 211,727 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 211,727 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 198,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 192,315 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 192,315 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 187,584 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 165,541 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 161,117 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2008 160,466 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 160,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 138,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 135,502 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006

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

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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K559 DRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K559 DRO, 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 K559 DRO registered?

K559 DRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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