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K640 VPE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,422 mi
Last recorded155,422 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK640 VPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 155,422 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 155,422 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Plastic 'Y' piece split, leaking fluid into engine bay. (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 154,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,113 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 153,792 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,100 miles

Both lower front wings and sills are rusting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 151,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 151,693 miles

Rear sills and inner wheel arches are rusting

Pass 4 Apr 2017 151,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,041 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 150,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 136,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,428 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 120,428 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 120,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 118,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear number plate light ; replaced.

bothside front inner pads worn thin.

bothside front tyres shoulders wearing thin.

camshaft cover gasket leak oil.

chip on windscreen within m o t ,limit.

front number plate ;stick on type.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

Fail 27 May 2010 116,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 116,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 114,035 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2008 110,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,632 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 99,632 miles

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 89,656 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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K640 VPE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K640 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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K640 VPE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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