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K423 NVG

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,465 mi
Last recorded144,465 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 NVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 144,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 144,405 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 144,401 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 144,389 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2020 144,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 144,236 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 143,991 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 143,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 143,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,637 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 143,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 143,026 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 142,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 142,160 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 141,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 137,805 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 137,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 134,872 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 132,380 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 132,380 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 128,258 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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K423 NVG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K423 NVG, 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

How do I check the history of K423 NVG?

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What year was K423 NVG registered?

K423 NVG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K423 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K423 NVG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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