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K100 GCD

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 GCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,079 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 86,065 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,597 miles

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

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

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

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

under body slight corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,501 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 82,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 82,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,583 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 81,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,380 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 81,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,607 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under boby of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,780 miles

some areas of this vehicles underbody are showing signs of corrosion and would benefit from a waxoil spray to prevent future corrosion.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 71,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,182 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 69,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,592 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general age related corrosion to the underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,269 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general age related corrosion to the underside of vehicle,needs waxoiling.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,750 miles

o/s outer sill very rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,091 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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K100 GCD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K100 GCD, 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 K100 GCD registered?

K100 GCD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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