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K751 DRO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,995 mi
Last recorded105,995 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK751 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,995 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 105,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 210,614 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 210,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 200,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills have slight surface rust art rears of inner and outers

Pass 24 Mar 2018 148,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 148,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,274 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 138,227 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 137,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,849 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 135,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 129,435 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,393 miles

1. front suspension may be out of alignment.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 113,176 miles

struggled to pass emissions test and emissions wandered through test

Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 104,264 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 104,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 May 2007 102,587 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 102,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 99,795 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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K751 DRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K751 DRO, 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 K751 DRO registered?

K751 DRO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K751 DRO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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