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K164 EGM

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,003 mi
Last recorded184,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 184,003 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 184,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 183,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 182,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside Corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 181,389 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 181,389 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 181,136 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 180,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 179,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 179,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 179,402 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 179,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 178,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 178,662 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 178,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 178,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 178,067 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 161,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 161,770 miles

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 159,261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 156,528 miles

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

rear fog lamps wiring in poor condition

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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K164 EGM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 K164 EGM, 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 K164 EGM registered?

K164 EGM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K164 EGM safe to buy?

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