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K224 HDK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,317 mi
Last recorded184,317 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK224 HDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 184,317 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 3 Jun 2024 184,317 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 9 Jun 2023 181,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 177,758 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 177,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 171,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 167,671 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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K224 HDK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K224 HDK, 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 K224 HDK registered?

K224 HDK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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The MOT history for K224 HDK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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