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K123 MXV

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

129,130 mi
Last recorded129,130 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 129,130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 126,024 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 124,240 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing panel corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 121,808 miles

Both offside and nearside front lower outer wing panels have corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2022 120,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 119,360 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 117,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 117,124 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 115,109 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,927 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,761 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,751 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 109,316 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 108,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 106,948 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 105,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 102,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 101,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,482 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 95,147 miles

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

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

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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K123 MXV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K123 MXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K123 MXV registered?

K123 MXV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K123 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 MXV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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