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C14 GKL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,925 mi
Last recorded163,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 GKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 163,925 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 163,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 161,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 159,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 158,441 miles

All tyres stretched om wheel rims

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 158,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

All tyres stretched om wheel rims

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 17 May 2016 149,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 137,087 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 137,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 124,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 114,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 110,330 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyre tred 3mm and both tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 102,064 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,064 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2010 92,697 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2009 86,624 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2008 79,214 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 79,214 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,804 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 71,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,835 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 59,157 miles

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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C14 GKL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C14 GKL, 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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C14 GKL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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