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K550 KGN

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,499 mi
Last recorded112,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK550 KGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,499 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 112,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 111,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 111,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 111,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 110,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 110,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 109,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 108,415 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 108,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,271 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 103,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 103,499 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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K550 KGN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K550 KGN, 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 K550 KGN registered?

K550 KGN is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K550 KGN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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