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K445 NLV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,952 mi
Last recorded131,952 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK445 NLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 131,952 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 131,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 130,186 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 128,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 126,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 126,276 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,852 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From top of engine poss rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 122,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From top of engine poss rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,239 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooling pipe behind front bumper (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 121,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooling pipe behind front bumper (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,841 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 114,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,591 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 104,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 100,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,510 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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K445 NLV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 K445 NLV, 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 K445 NLV registered?

K445 NLV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K445 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K445 NLV shows 21 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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