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K817 HVV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,246 mi
Last recorded167,246 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 167,246 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 167,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both inner sill to floor areas corroding

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/r drop sill corroding

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 161,250 miles

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

both rear brake hoses perishing

general corrosion under-side

Fail 24 Apr 2009 161,250 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear brake hoses perishing

general corrosion under-side

Pass 7 Feb 2008 155,526 miles

corrosion to steering and suspension componants.

corrosion to under side of vehicle.

front brake hoses perishing.

front number plate damaged.

n/s outer sill corroding.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 127,088 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 127,088 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 127,088 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 127,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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K817 HVV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K817 HVV, 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 K817 HVV registered?

K817 HVV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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