MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
coil springs heavily corroded offside front tyre cracking both nearside tyres worn low on inner edges nearside rear tyre has nail in center of tread nearside rear discs heavily corroded and pitted
slight oil leaks brake pipes corroded front brake pads worn low front discs heavily corroded and pitted exhaust corroded antiroll bar bushes worn fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid level low , n/s/f wheel buckled , corrosion to brake pipes , o/s/f tyre cracked , front brake pads worn low , n/s/f tyre worn inner edge/stepped , front coil springs heavily corroded
front brake discs corroded/heavily worn , n/s/r tyre worn inner edge with nail in tread
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to various vehicle under body section/components , front shock absorber covers split , both rear tyres worn to legal limit , o/s/f tyre cracking in tread , oil leaks , coil springs corroded , front brake discs corroded/worn
damage to n/s/f seat belt buckle , cracking/perrishing to various steering & suspension bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in steering system †front brake discs worn †damage to alloy rims †oil level low †engine under tray fitted †oil leaks †corrosiont o various brake pies †nails in o/s/r tyre
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K973 PAE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K973 PAE, 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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K973 PAE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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