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K252 EJD

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,657 mi
Last recorded35,657 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 EJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 35,657 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both osr and nsr suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 35,633 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both osr and nsr suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 34,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,574 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,339 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 30,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,877 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,536 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 20,536 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,419 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,632 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,473 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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K252 EJD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K252 EJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K252 EJD registered?

K252 EJD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K252 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K252 EJD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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