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K952 LGF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK952 LGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,094 miles

Coolant leak Coolant evidence at front of vehicle ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,772 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,415 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,229 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,976 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 73,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,507 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,127 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 77,083 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2008
Pass 20 Oct 2007 76,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion present in nearside outer sill

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,998 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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K952 LGF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K952 LGF, 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 K952 LGF registered?

K952 LGF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1992.

Is K952 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K952 LGF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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