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K947 DHN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

230,026 mi
Last recorded230,026 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK947 DHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 230,026 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 230,026 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 227,170 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 227,170 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 225,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 219,769 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 219,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 214,619 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 214,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 207,722 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 207,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 203,162 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 203,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 198,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 198,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 187,564 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 187,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 183,310 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 178,814 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 178,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 174,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K947 DHN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K947 DHN, 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 K947 DHN registered?

K947 DHN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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