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K87 TCX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,068 mi
Last recorded51,068 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 TCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2014 51,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

all brake discs sureface corrosion to disc face

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,542 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link bushes perished

o/s & n/s front top & bottom wishbone bushes perished

o/s & n/s rear bottom wishbone inner & outer bushes perished

o/s & n/s rear top wishbone inner bushes perished

o/s/r under wheel arh corroded and weak

surface corrosion on n/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,125 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON O/ & N/S FRONT & REAR WISHBONES

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,602 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,465 miles

Left hand front anti roll bar link bushes slight breaking up and perishing

Left hand front disc slight corroded

Rear half of main brake pipe slight corroded

Right hand rear sill surface corroded but not thru

Fail 28 Jun 2008 41,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Left hand front anti roll bar link bushes slight breaking up and perishing

Left hand front disc slight corroded

Rear half of main brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,955 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 35,952 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,412 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 34,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside outer sill at rear † †damp around stering rack † †slight play in nearside rear anto roll bar drop link † †rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,617 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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K87 TCX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K87 TCX, 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 K87 TCX registered?

K87 TCX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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