MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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