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K177 JHE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,872 mi
Last recorded174,872 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 JHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 174,872 miles

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

Front subframe corrored

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear subframe corrored

Fail 30 Apr 2026 174,872 miles

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

Front subframe corrored

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corrored

Pass 21 Oct 2020 174,574 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 174,574 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 174,550 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 174,550 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (centre) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2012 158,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 156,517 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 156,517 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 155,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 155,614 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 148,729 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 148,729 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyre approaching legal limit of 1;6mm

Pass 15 Nov 2005 137,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 137,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K177 JHE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K177 JHE, 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 K177 JHE registered?

K177 JHE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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