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K324 ARD

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

136,376 mi
Last recorded136,376 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK324 ARD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 136,376 miles

Nearside Washer poor

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

Pass 1 May 2025 135,037 miles

Nearside Washer poor

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 135,030 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Washer poor

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 133,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 131,521 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 130,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 129,581 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 128,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,916 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 124,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,995 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 105,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 104,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 100,295 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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K324 ARD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K324 ARD, 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 K324 ARD registered?

K324 ARD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K324 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K324 ARD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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