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K842 OBY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,121 mi
Last recorded150,121 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 OBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 150,121 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 150,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 168,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 159,670 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 159,644 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 139,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 122,234 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 122,234 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 120,294 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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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?

The MOT history for K842 OBY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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