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K651 YEL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,638 mi
Last recorded164,638 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK651 YEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 164,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 164,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 153,543 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 153,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 148,348 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 148,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 141,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 128,244 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 128,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 119,165 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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K651 YEL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc 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 K651 YEL, 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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K651 YEL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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