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K973 PAE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,497 mi
Last recorded164,497 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,497 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 164,497 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 151,180 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 151,180 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2009 140,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 140,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 126,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 126,807 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 111,847 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 111,745 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 97,552 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 97,547 miles

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.

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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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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What year was K973 PAE registered?

K973 PAE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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