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K782 KNU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,887 mi
Last recorded168,887 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK782 KNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 168,887 miles

near side and off side outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 167,949 miles

all brake pipes coated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,218 miles

1.exhaust heat shield corroded. 2.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 160,680 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 157,379 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 157,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 155,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 151,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 144,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 137,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 130,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 118,253 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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K782 KNU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K782 KNU, 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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K782 KNU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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