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K101 RGO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,113 mi
Last recorded159,113 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 RGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 159,113 miles

underside corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 152,788 miles

Nearside Rear Reduced effort from foot brake 70 kg

non standard front number plate fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2024 152,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reduced effort from foot brake 70 kg

non standard front number plate fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2023 152,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 149,449 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 149,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,043 miles

Parking brake has only just met minimum efficiency

rear sub frame surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to underside

Parking brake has only just met minimum efficiency.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 147,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to underside

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake has only just met minimum efficiency.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 145,233 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 145,233 miles

All position lamps not working come on when brakes are applied (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working come on when sidelights operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front Upper Ball joint split pin missing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 127,708 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,706 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 110,789 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 110,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 110,611 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 110,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 109,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 105,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,178 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 98,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,662 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 89,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K101 RGO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K101 RGO, 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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K101 RGO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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