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K450 SNP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,681 mi
Last recorded182,681 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 182,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 182,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 182,290 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 182,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 181,259 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 180,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 180,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 179,880 miles

no high level brake light

Pass 5 May 2017 179,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 178,565 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 178,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 177,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 176,821 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 173,551 miles

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

condition of exhaust

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear brake pipe greased

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2012 173,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

condition

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear brake pipe greased

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 169,060 miles

Condition of rear number plate borderline

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corosion throughout underbody

Oil leak

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 23 Jun 2010 161,926 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 161,915 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 153,665 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 153,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 153,173 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 142,133 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 142,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jan 2006 126,387 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 SNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SNP, 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 SNP registered?

K450 SNP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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