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K261 PNR

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,592 mi
Last recorded41,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK261 PNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 41,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,305 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 40,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,242 miles

UNDERSIDE AND BOTH REAR SILLS CORRODED

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,823 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,242 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,575 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,548 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 32,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,484 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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K261 PNR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K261 PNR, 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 K261 PNR registered?

K261 PNR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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