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K672 TLB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,894 mi
Last recorded112,894 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK672 TLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 112,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,255 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 97,289 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front to rear chassis runners slight damage

coolent leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,280 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside centre chass/rails damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear brake pipe mouting damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,280 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside centre chass/rails damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear brake pipe mouting damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 91,348 miles

offside and nearside floor chass rail damaged

Fail 21 May 2009 91,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside floor chass rail damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,480 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

flat battery chassis damage

Fail 30 May 2008 85,474 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

flat battery chassis damage

Pass 16 May 2007 78,805 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,923 miles

chassis damage

Fail 12 Jun 2006 70,923 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis damage

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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K672 TLB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K672 TLB, 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 K672 TLB registered?

K672 TLB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K672 TLB safe to buy?

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