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K450 EWX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 EWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,187 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,163 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steal pipe to d/s rear flexible coroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,253 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,586 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,583 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 60,365 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,745 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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K450 EWX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K450 EWX, 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 K450 EWX registered?

K450 EWX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K450 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K450 EWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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