MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
osf tyre close too limit on inner edge
osr inner arch has been repaired but cant inspest fully due too under seal
rear of vehicle need treating before rust takes hold
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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K842 OBY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K842 OBY, 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 K842 OBY registered?
K842 OBY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K842 OBY safe to buy?
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