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150,887 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill bubbling with rust
front and rear suspension components corroded but not weak
under body has age related rust but not weak
Nearside Rear Outer sill bubbling with rust
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
front and rear suspension components corroded but not weak
under body has age related rust but not weak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under body has age related rust but not weak
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Clutch slipping
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various suspension rubbers perished
Clutch slipping
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various suspension component rubbers perished
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Clutch slipping
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various suspension component rubbers perished
various front ball joint gaiters perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
various front ball joint gaiters perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front has been acc damaged
o/s chassie damaged
alternator belt deteriorated
clutch pedal rubber deteriorated
o/s rear n/s rear and n/s front tyres slightly perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
clutch pedal rubber deteriorated
n/s front has been acc damaged
o/s chassie damaged
o/s rear n/s rear and n/s front tyres slightly perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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K778 BOM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 K778 BOM, 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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K778 BOM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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