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K932 CBU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,643 mi
Last recorded86,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK932 CBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,354 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,305 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,838 miles

all suspension rubber bushes are staring to deteriate

Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,786 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all suspension rubber bushes are staring to deteriate

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,766 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 82,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 82,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 82,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,914 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 79,817 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,304 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 75,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 68,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K932 CBU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K932 CBU, 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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K932 CBU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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