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C11 KCT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,501 mi
Last recorded174,501 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 KCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 174,501 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2025 161,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 161,628 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 161,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 161,303 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 155,439 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 155,407 miles

Horn not working No button/switch (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 154,961 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 154,961 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 154,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 152,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 151,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 151,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad on metal (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 149,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 146,360 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 146,360 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 141,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 135,188 miles

advise rear n/ plate

Fail 16 Aug 2011 135,188 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise rear n/ plate

Pass 11 Aug 2010 124,185 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise damp by stering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2010 124,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise damp by stering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2009 113,525 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 113,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 105,179 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 105,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C11 KCT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C11 KCT, 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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C11 KCT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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