1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K448 MAH
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 180,782 km. MOT expired on 30 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 180,782 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K448 MAH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2023
- 180,782 km recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K448 MAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (K448 MAH) between September 2005 and June 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
K448 MAH Odometer History
- 01/09/2005145,801 mi
- 13/09/2006149,932 mi+4,131 mi
- 20/09/2007155,105 mi+5,173 mi
- 20/09/2007155,105 mi
- 08/09/2008160,206 mi+5,101 mi
- 10/09/2008160,217 mi+11 mi
- 17/09/2009165,237 mi+5,020 mi
- 17/09/2009165,237 mi
- 27/08/2010169,976 mi+4,739 mi
- 27/04/2012175,512 mi+5,536 mi
- 30/04/2012175,530 mi+18 mi
- 27/07/2013177,633 mi+2,103 mi
- 27/07/2013177,633 mi
- 04/07/2015178,368 mi+735 mi
- 06/07/2015178,392 mi+24 mi
- 18/06/2016178,712 mi+320 mi
- 19/06/2016178,719 mi+7 mi
- 12/06/2018179,114 mi+395 mi
- 15/06/2018179,123 km
- 09/06/2019180,747 km+1,624 km
- 16/06/2019180,754 km+7 km
- 01/06/2023180,782 km+28 km
- 01/06/2023180,782 km
Average of roughly 1,971 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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