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K66 DEE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,599 mi
Last recorded20,599 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 DEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 20,599 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 20,599 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 20,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 20,537 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 20,532 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 20,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 20,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,226 miles

BATTERY SECURITY A LITTLE LOOSE

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,808 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 19,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,743 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,685 miles

battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,661 miles

All tyres showing slight perishing.

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

slight binding near side front brake.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,649 miles

near side front brake alittle stiff

rear tyres showing signs of stress cracks

Fail 2 Jun 2006 19,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,390 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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K66 DEE 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 86.4%.

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 K66 DEE, 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 K66 DEE registered?

K66 DEE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K66 DEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K66 DEE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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