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K611 VPE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,044 mi
Last recorded82,044 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK611 VPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2012 82,044 miles

ALL 4 tyres starting split/cracked between treads

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,044 miles

ALL 4 tyres starting split/cracked between treads

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,948 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE DISCSS ARE DISCOLOURED

ADVISE ALL TYRES ARE HEAVILY PERISHED & STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD AREA BUT NOT YET DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE INNER CORDS (( REPLACEMENT ADVISED )).

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 78,919 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE ALL BRAKE DISCSS ARE DISCOLOURED

ADVISE ALL TYRES ARE HEAVILY PERISHED & STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD AREA BUT NOT YET DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE INNER CORDS (( REPLACEMENT ADVISED )).

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,924 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 76,924 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,372 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 72,164 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Clutch slave cylinder has serious fluid leak.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,527 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 68,527 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,372 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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K611 VPE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K611 VPE, 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 K611 VPE registered?

K611 VPE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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