MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill-rear end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill-rear end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Under body corroded outside testable zone
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Under body corroded outside testable zone
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under side of car corroded and holed but outside of testable zone
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under side of car corroded and holed but outside of testable zone
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake pads worn low & slight binding in offside front brake
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight binding in offside front brake
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
binding in offside front brake
borderline deterioration in nearside front top & offside front lower suspension swivel grease boots
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
binding in offside front brake
borderline deterioration in nearside front top & offside front lower suspension swivel grease boots
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both lower swivel grease boots poor condition
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both lower swivel grease boots poor condition
slight binding in nearside front brake
both lower swivel grease boots in poor condition
corrosion in offside rear outer sill
offside seatbelt webbing in poor condition
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all brake disc faces pitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K581 HVV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 K581 HVV, 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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K581 HVV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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