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K568 BTF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,735 mi
Last recorded114,735 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK568 BTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,735 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 110,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2019 110,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 107,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 104,184 miles

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

all metal brake pipes painted prohibiting full inspection

Pass 19 May 2016 100,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2010 99,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 98,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 97,294 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 97,294 miles

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

O.S.R. outer sill holed and coroded

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

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

pop up headlamps sometimes stick

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,997 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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K568 BTF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K568 BTF, 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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K568 BTF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1992.

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