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K779 HVV

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,682 mi
Last recorded222,682 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 222,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 215,410 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 213,275 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 209,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 206,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 201,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 198,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 195,587 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 191,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 188,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 183,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 170,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 160,555 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 158,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 154,246 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 151,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 148,636 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge. Nearside front tyre inner edge wear.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 145,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 142,637 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 135,461 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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K779 HVV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K779 HVV, 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 K779 HVV registered?

K779 HVV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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