MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) wheel loose (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear outersill corroded
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
service brake effort only just met
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear outersill corroded
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
service brake effort only just met
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all tyres worn uneven
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all tyres worn uneven
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyer worn uneven
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear wheel rim dented
offside front anti roll bar close to fouling suspension
radiater damaged
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
nearside rear wheel rim dented
offside front anti roll bar close to fouling suspension
radiater damaged
rear brake discs corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front shock absorber leaking and weak
nearside rear tyre low on tread
offside front wheel slight binding
offside rear tyre low on tread
rear axle support arm bolt loose (nearside)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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K859 CNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 K859 CNF, 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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K859 CNF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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