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K905 VNC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,914 mi
Last recorded116,914 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK905 VNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 116,914 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,903 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,709 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 105,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 101,620 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,917 miles

advanced corrosion present at both rear closing panels

n/s/f brake pads binding very slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,356 miles

all four rubber shock boots split and hanging loose

both front washer jets needs adjusting

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

all four rubber shock boots split and hanging loose

both front washer jets needs adjusting

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,134 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,003 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 82,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 82,750 miles

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

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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K905 VNC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K905 VNC, 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 K905 VNC registered?

K905 VNC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K905 VNC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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