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K514 XTT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK514 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 101,712 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 101,381 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,139 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 101,133 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 99,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 97,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 May 2013 95,739 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,532 miles

exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2012 94,532 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,799 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,905 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,905 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,094 miles

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

spedometer calibrated in kph

Pass 10 Dec 2005 82,566 miles

battery insecure

front spoiler

steering wheel

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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K514 XTT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K514 XTT, 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 K514 XTT registered?

K514 XTT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K514 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K514 XTT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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