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K690 WKJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,437 mi
Last recorded162,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK690 WKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 162,437 miles

advanced corrosion n/s/r lower sill

Fail 2 Jul 2012 162,437 miles

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

advanced corrosion n/s/r lower sill

Pass 13 Jun 2011 158,006 miles

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

nearside rear door sill corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 157,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear door sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 156,656 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer door seal is slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 156,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r outer door seal is slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 150,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 149,880 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has splits to tread area, advise monitor renew

Fail 26 Jun 2008 149,875 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has splits to tread area, advise monitor renew

Pass 26 Jun 2007 147,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 143,813 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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K690 WKJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K690 WKJ, 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 K690 WKJ registered?

K690 WKJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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