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K814 ABV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK814 ABV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,004 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Outer sills and floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2022 120,135 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 120,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,623 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 115,287 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,073 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front wing holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 112,020 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,478 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 109,451 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 106,410 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 106,410 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,269 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,160 miles

brake pipes coated in grease/underseal - unable to fully assess condition

front brake discs wearing thin

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,088 miles

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

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

advise brake brakes grease up

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,153 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 98,153 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 98,139 miles

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

cooling fan inoperative

Fail 23 May 2012 98,139 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

cooling fan inoperative

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,909 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 97,909 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,505 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 97,499 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,723 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 90,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,926 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 79,916 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 71,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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K814 ABV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K814 ABV, 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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K814 ABV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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