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K882 SGC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

213,371 mi
Last recorded213,371 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK882 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 213,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 212,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 211,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 209,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 205,257 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 205,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 199,157 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 194,318 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 192,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 190,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 189,290 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 189,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2013 187,573 miles

both front tyres slightly distorted

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 5 May 2012 184,289 miles

both front: lower swivel, upper swivel and track rod end dust covers are perished

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Fail 15 Apr 2011 176,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2011 176,718 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 167,630 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 167,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 158,311 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 158,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 151,086 miles

engine oil leak

over spray on n/s headlamp

Fail 16 Apr 2008 151,086 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

over spray on n/s headlamp

Pass 25 Apr 2007 145,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2006 136,848 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 136,848 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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K882 SGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K882 SGC, 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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K882 SGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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