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K395 SAF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,582 mi
Last recorded129,582 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK395 SAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 129,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 129,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 129,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 127,559 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 127,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 126,805 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 126,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 125,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,351 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,954 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 121,946 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch is sticking between dip and main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,545 miles

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 121,545 miles

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,064 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 121,055 miles

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

Offside Front wheel started to bind near limit

front and rear suspension area corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,518 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,730 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 119,730 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,990 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 118,208 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 118,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,662 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 116,656 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,509 miles

Front & rear brake pads worn

Fail 29 Oct 2009 114,509 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front & rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 112,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 112,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 100,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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K395 SAF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K395 SAF, 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 K395 SAF registered?

K395 SAF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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