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K545 UPK

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK545 UPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 81,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 81,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 81,813 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 81,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,721 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,633 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,633 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,587 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,056 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,788 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,931 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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K545 UPK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K545 UPK, 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 K545 UPK registered?

K545 UPK is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K545 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K545 UPK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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