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K955 LGF

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,543 mi
Last recorded131,543 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK955 LGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2019 131,543 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2018 131,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undercovers fitted

underside vehicle very rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2018 131,051 miles

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undercovers fitted

underside vehicle very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear off 3way union (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNDERSIDE OFF VEHICLE AT REAR RUSTY

Pass 17 Jun 2015 129,688 miles

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 129,688 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,265 miles

slight brake bind at offside rear

Pass 8 May 2013 128,416 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 128,416 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 128,007 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 127,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 126,132 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 125,003 miles

steel brake pipes rusting (rear)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 125,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steel brake pipes rusting (rear)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 120,696 miles

rear antiroll bar bushes weak

Pass 20 Feb 2006 114,226 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 114,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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K955 LGF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K955 LGF, 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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K955 LGF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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