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K185 MGW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 MGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,085 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2009 85,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 84,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 80,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,619 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 75,619 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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K185 MGW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K185 MGW, 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 K185 MGW registered?

K185 MGW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 December 1992.

Is K185 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K185 MGW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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