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K65 PLT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,693 mi
Last recorded49,693 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK65 PLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,693 miles

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

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,689 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,875 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 1 Sep 2015 48,127 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 48,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,289 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,289 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,734 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 45,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,598 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,844 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,844 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,436 miles

suspension components covered in surface rust.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,191 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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K65 PLT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K65 PLT, 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 K65 PLT registered?

K65 PLT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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