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K201 CNE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,157 mi
Last recorded180,157 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK201 CNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 180,157 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspention corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 177,343 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2015 168,017 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 168,017 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 161,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 154,418 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 154,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 136,810 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 136,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 127,076 miles

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

rear tyers cracking on outer sidewalls

travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Sep 2007 114,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 104,652 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K201 CNE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K201 CNE, 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 K201 CNE registered?

K201 CNE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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