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K705 XHN

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK705 XHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,214 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 121,214 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,082 miles

Accident damage to front and rear corners not affecting anything

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,092 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 102,092 miles

Headlamp aim not tested unable to check headlights as not coming up (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,333 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,252 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped between centre section and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,201 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,972 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,566 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,912 miles

exhaust system slightly leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2011 80,036 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,496 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,607 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,832 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 73,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,240 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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K705 XHN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K705 XHN, 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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K705 XHN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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