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K384 BWL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK384 BWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 97,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,068 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 91,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,096 miles

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

n/s handbrake low braking effort

Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 74,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 71,066 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 71,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,015 miles

all 4 tyres have cracking to outer side walls but not showing tyre cords

Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,011 miles

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

all 4 tyres have cracking to outer side walls but not showing tyre cords

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,522 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 62,731 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,849 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,087 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 59,086 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,297 miles

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

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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K384 BWL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K384 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K384 BWL registered?

K384 BWL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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