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K68 CNE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,972 mi
Last recorded120,972 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK68 CNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 120,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

STRONG ADVISE BRAKE PIPE UNDER BONNET BEEN RE ROUTED

STRONG ADVISE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND RE ROUTED AND CABLE TIED TO WIRES

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINGS HAVE BEEN CALBE TIED TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 120,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

STRONG ADVISE BRAKE PIPE UNDER BONNET BEEN RE ROUTED

STRONG ADVISE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND RE ROUTED AND CABLE TIED TO WIRES

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINGS HAVE BEEN CALBE TIED TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

STRONG ADVISE BRAKE PIPE UNDER BONNET BEEN RE ROUTED

STRONG ADVISE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND RE ROUTED AND CABLE TIED TO WIRES

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINGS HAVE BEEN CALBE TIED TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE

Pass 19 Aug 2017 104,857 miles

STRONG ADVISE BRAKE PIPE UNDER BONNET BEEN RE ROUTED

STRONG ADVISE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND RE ROUTED AND CABLE TIED TO WIRES

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINGS HAVE BEEN CALBE TIED TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE

Fail 12 Aug 2017 104,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

STRONG ADVISE BRAKE PIPE UNDER BONNET BEEN RE ROUTED

STRONG ADVISE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND RE ROUTED AND CABLE TIED TO WIRES

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINGS HAVE BEEN CALBE TIED TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,311 miles

undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Mar 2016 103,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,230 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undercarriage and suspension very rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2014 96,230 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undercarriage and suspension very rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,869 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 92,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front and rear coil springs corroded advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,109 miles

corrosion noted to both nearside and offside steps at end of silver trims

corrosion noted to both outer sills

Fail 10 Jun 2009 89,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion noted to both nearside and offside steps at end of silver trims

corrosion noted to both outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2007 69,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,108 miles

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

outer sills+sills to floors rusty

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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K68 CNE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K68 CNE, 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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K68 CNE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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