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K703 RRL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

108,618 mi
Last recorded108,618 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK703 RRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear end of outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 4 Aug 2023 108,618 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear end of outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 107,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,760 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 106,760 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,991 miles

corrosion in offside rear outer sill outside of prescribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2020 105,991 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

corrosion in offside rear outer sill outside of prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 104,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,606 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 103,606 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,873 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,873 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,139 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,226 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,973 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 96,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,871 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner & outer edges in areas of secondary tread.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner & outer edges in areas of secondary tread.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,856 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (secondary tread)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,486 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 78,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 76,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 76,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K703 RRL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 K703 RRL, 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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K703 RRL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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