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K197 SUY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,271 mi
Last recorded99,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 SUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 99,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,537 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 91,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,336 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 90,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,905 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing body panel corroded/rotten

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

Offside Front Lower wing body panel corroded/rotten

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 Stone chips zone (A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,829 miles

Chip in zone A

Slight binding of both front brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,726 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily perished (195/60/14

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished 185 60 14T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,116 miles

Both body sils corroded

Nearside front brake slight bind

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both body sils corroded

Nearside front brake slight bind

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,156 miles

Both front sterring rack boots, perished

Coolant leak around housing on front of engine

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Power steering belt cracked (Poly 'V' belt)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,979 miles

Both front headlight pattern poor

Offside front tyre perished, also wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2011 79,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front headlight pattern poor

Offside front tyre perished, also wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,047 miles

Both front tyres perished

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 78,047 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres perished

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 76,191 miles

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

headlamps are a different type but not affecting the beam image

small cut in o/s front inner tyre sidewall but not showing cords

wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 69,198 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

head lights are of different type

Pass 13 Jul 2005 67,383 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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K197 SUY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K197 SUY, 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 K197 SUY registered?

K197 SUY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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