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K195 APF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,780 mi
Last recorded86,780 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK195 APF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,771 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,633 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 86,633 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box junction pipe rotted through, blowing gases at car floor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog lamp comes on with Dip Beam and goes off on Main beam. No separate switch and no tell tale in cabin (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,607 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,821 miles

advise slight corrosion forming on subframe and suspension units

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 71,350 miles

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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K195 APF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K195 APF, 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 K195 APF registered?

K195 APF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K195 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K195 APF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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