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K12 LDC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 LDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 118,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 118,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 166,940 miles

Dampness on nearside rear brake caliper

Dry stain on thurmostat housing

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Underside of vehicle rusty

Various chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2012 116,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Dampness on nearside rear brake caliper

Dry stain on thurmostat housing

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Underside of vehicle rusty

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2011 115,151 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 112,884 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion starting on both sills

oil leaking from engine

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 109,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

corrosion on both door sills

oil leaking from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2007 106,079 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 106,072 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

BOTH DOOR STEP SILLS HAVE SOME CORROSION.

FRONT TO REAR AND PIPE TO OFF SIDE FRONT HOSE HAVE SOME CORROSION.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN DRIVERS VIEW.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 105,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips in windscreen

front and rear antiroll bar link bushes perished

oil leaking from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,924 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside raer sill has slight corrsion

Fail 6 Jun 2006 99,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

off side rear sill has slight corrsion

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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K12 LDC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K12 LDC, 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 K12 LDC registered?

K12 LDC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 1992.

Is K12 LDC safe to buy?

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