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K796 SWP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,503 mi
Last recorded245,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 245,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill rusting

Fail 9 Jul 2024 245,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sill rusting

Pass 15 Jun 2023 219,149 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 202,666 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 189,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 181,456 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 169,998 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 169,998 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 152,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 152,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 132,988 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 132,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 123,203 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 123,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2006 111,540 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 111,540 miles

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

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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K796 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K796 SWP, 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 K796 SWP registered?

K796 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K796 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K796 SWP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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