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K906 OWS

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,615 mi
Last recorded68,615 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK906 OWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 67,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in wall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in wall

Fail 10 Mar 2017 65,743 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in wall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in wall

Fail 9 Mar 2017 65,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,733 miles

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on the sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner shoulder

clutch slave cylinder seaping brake fluid

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,662 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly rough to turn

Pass 29 May 2013 64,438 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,267 miles

nearside & offside rear brake disc's corrode on edges quite alot.

Fail 25 May 2012 64,256 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all suspension corroded

offside rear body outer skin corroded

rear b rake disk corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 64,104 miles

offside outer body sill panel corrosion.

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 24 May 2010 63,205 miles

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

all the bushes under the vehicle are cracking

front suspension arm corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,420 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,082 miles

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside rear outer door sill corroded.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 62,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside rear outer door sill corroded.

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 61,598 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 60,767 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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K906 OWS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K906 OWS, 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 K906 OWS registered?

K906 OWS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K906 OWS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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