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K982 XEL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

209,035 mi
Last recorded209,035 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK982 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 209,035 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2024 204,819 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 204,812 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 200,977 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 195,427 miles

All four tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 17 Nov 2021 195,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s front brake caliper leaking fluid (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level warning light on (1.1.10 (d) (i))

all four tyres wearing on outer treads

Pass 28 Sep 2020 191,413 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

n/s handbrake performance low

Fail 21 Sep 2020 191,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wing within 30cm shocker top mounting point + o/s front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

n/s handbrake performance low

Pass 17 Apr 2019 189,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 189,994 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 188,795 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 188,795 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 187,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 180,136 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 180,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 172,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 167,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 161,926 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 156,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 156,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 150,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 148,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 146,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 145,654 miles

Nearside handbrake efficiency just legal

Fail 17 Aug 2006 145,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 143,985 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 143,985 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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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K982 XEL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K982 XEL, 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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K982 XEL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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