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146,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis rails corroding (seen under the bonnet). (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel lines corroded heavily. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded badly. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides showing signs of rubbing around the outer edge tread/sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front tyres protruding past the wheel arches. (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Also some of the LED's not working for the position lamp. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis rails corroding (seen under the bonnet). (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel lines corroded heavily. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded badly. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides showing signs of rubbing around the outer edge tread/sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front tyres protruding past the wheel arches. (5.2.3 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Previous welding repairs undersealed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front front position lamps missing
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight corrosion on body and structure
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight corrosion on body and structure
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front numberplate lossing its density(fading)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front numberplate lossing its density(fading)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front numberplate fading
front numberplate fading
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K86 PLW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 K86 PLW, 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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K86 PLW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1992.
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