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K673 HVV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,170 mi
Last recorded164,170 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK673 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 164,170 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 164,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 164,142 miles

both rear outer sills have surface corrosion

front & rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2020 164,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear outer sills have surface corrosion

front & rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2019 164,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 163,794 miles

both rear tyres have perishing tread

Fail 8 Sep 2018 163,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres have perishing tread

Pass 6 Sep 2017 163,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 163,324 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres offside rear 2,5mm tread in places

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 162,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 162,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 162,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 159,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres getting low on tread edges (tracking)

general underbody surface corosion

Pass 8 May 2010 153,197 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2009 144,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 130,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 128,422 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 123,167 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 123,167 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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K673 HVV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K673 HVV, 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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K673 HVV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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