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K15 BBR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,726 mi
Last recorded116,726 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 BBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 116,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,724 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 115,722 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 113,296 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 110,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,389 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 107,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,853 miles

slight play detected in front suspension under braking

Fail 4 Aug 2018 105,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits front exhaust bolt missing (8.2.1.2 (c))

slight play detected in front suspension under braking

Pass 19 Aug 2017 104,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,732 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,786 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,421 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,409 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,903 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 61,196 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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K15 BBR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K15 BBR, 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 K15 BBR registered?

K15 BBR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K15 BBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 BBR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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