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K524 DVX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,716 mi
Last recorded174,716 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 DVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 174,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight corrosion in rear sill

Pass 12 May 2015 167,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 155,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 146,355 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 142,322 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,892 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 138,880 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 134,503 miles

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

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

stainless after market exhaust fitted

Pass 14 May 2010 134,503 miles

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

stainless after market exhaust fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 121,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight corrosion rear n/s inner sill but not within prescribed areas

Fail 29 Jan 2008 121,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 120,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 116,184 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake pads worn thin.

front brake discs corroded and worn.

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

offside outer sill corroded.

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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K524 DVX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K524 DVX, 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 K524 DVX?

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What year was K524 DVX registered?

K524 DVX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is K524 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K524 DVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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