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K628 SOY

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,055 mi
Last recorded190,055 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 SOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2011 190,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust front pipe mounting insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 190,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust front pipe mounting insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 178,321 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension bushes perishing

cut in side wall of offside tyre no cord or plys exposed

Pass 14 Apr 2010 178,321 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes perishing

cut in side wall of offside tyre no cord or plys exposed

Fail 23 Apr 2009 175,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 175,286 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 168,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 153,192 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f indicators have condensation

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Pass 12 Aug 2006 145,444 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 145,444 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVISE: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS INNER EDGE

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 SOY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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