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K738 KRB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 118,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,982 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,103 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,939 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 108,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 107,691 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 106,357 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 104,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 104,986 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 97,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 97,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 86,923 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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K738 KRB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K738 KRB, 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 K738 KRB registered?

K738 KRB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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