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K161 LGO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,966 mi
Last recorded102,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 LGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,966 miles

heavy under body corrosion / all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,066 miles

all suspension units corroded

floor pans corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 102,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension units corroded

floor pans corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 101,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension and subframes corroded

general under body corossion and outer sill corossion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,775 miles

Offside Outer sill heavily corroded

all suspension arms and springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2023 101,775 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major coolant loss (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill heavily corroded

all suspension arms and springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2022 101,572 miles

general underbody corrosion under floor and all suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,372 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust mounts perished and split

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2021 101,365 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust mounts perished and split

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,335 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY BAD SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 1 Nov 2018 101,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY BAD SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,966 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,293 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,874 miles

advise --- underside of vehicle bad surface corrosion

advise ---- nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2013 99,871 miles

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

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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

advise --- underside of vehicle bad surface corrosion

advise ---- nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,436 miles

advise ---- very bad surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,842 miles

advise --- under side of vehicle has very bad surface corrosion.

advise ---- offside rear outter sill badly corroded, (not yet excessive).

Fail 17 Apr 2009 98,842 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise --- under side of vehicle has very bad surface corrosion.

advise ---- offside rear outter sill badly corroded, (not yet excessive).

Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,567 miles

front suspension arms corroded and in poor condition

off side outter sill corroded and in poor condition

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

rear suspension arms corroded and in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2008 98,565 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front suspension arms corroded and in poor condition

off side outter sill corroded and in poor condition

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

rear suspension arms corroded and in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2007 98,226 miles

ADVISE ---- UNDER SEAL VEHICLE BEFORE IT`S TOO LATE.

ADVISE----- FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS IN A POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Oct 2005 96,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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K161 LGO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K161 LGO, 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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K161 LGO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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