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K7 JLW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 JLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 114,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,702 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 113,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,337 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 104,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 98,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,390 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear /o/s/f n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested co.2 level high (7.3.A.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f bottom ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,373 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL SUSPENSIONS LOWERED, EVIDENCE OF FRONT TYRES CATCHING INNER WING WHEN SUSPENSION COMPRESSED.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

MAIN, TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT FRONT.

N/S CHASSIS DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S CHASSIS DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner wheel arches showing signs of wheels fouling

Pass 20 May 2013 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 94,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,820 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,208 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Fail 17 Apr 2010 72,072 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,415 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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K7 JLW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K7 JLW, 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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K7 JLW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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