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K628 KHK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,044 mi
Last recorded74,044 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 KHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,554 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,541 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,382 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,738 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 55,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,281 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,206 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,205 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 45,775 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 45,775 miles

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

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 21 May 2007 42,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 39,716 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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K628 KHK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K628 KHK, 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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K628 KHK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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