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K825 DWN

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,334 mi
Last recorded169,334 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK825 DWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2019 169,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 168,642 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 168,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 166,047 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 164,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed but double skined

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded around door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

cat heat sheild corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 164,937 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel slight scrapping

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed but double skin (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

cat heat sheild corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 164,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front strut shrouds loose

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and weak

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

offside wiper blade has slight tear

Fail 20 Feb 2015 164,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front strut shrouds loose

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and weak

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

offside wiper blade has slight tear

Pass 17 Feb 2014 162,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside chassis rail damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer rear sills at rear corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2013 162,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer rear sills at rear corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 160,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside outer sill at rear soft

Pass 1 Feb 2011 159,801 miles

middle exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 24 Jan 2011 159,793 miles

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

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

middle exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 5 Feb 2010 159,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s sill damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2010 158,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s sill damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2009 157,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 151,540 miles

Nearside 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)

rear axle brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 31 Jan 2007 143,084 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 143,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 134,842 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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K825 DWN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K825 DWN, 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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K825 DWN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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