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K26 YRE

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

154,888 mi
Last recorded154,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 YRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 154,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 154,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension components has slight corrosion

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 17 Jul 2024 154,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension components has slight corrosion

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 26 Jul 2023 153,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 18 Aug 2022 153,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen slight damage

Fail 18 Aug 2022 153,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 25 Aug 2021 152,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On limit (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components has slight corrosion

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2020 151,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure and suspension components has slight corrosion

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 20 May 2019 151,158 miles

Front and rear sub frames has slight corrosion

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

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,340 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 150,340 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 149,555 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 148,706 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 148,706 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 146,709 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,995 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 143,904 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 143,904 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 142,762 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 141,542 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 141,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 140,790 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 140,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 140,272 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 140,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 138,497 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 138,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 137,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 134,260 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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K26 YRE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K26 YRE, 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 K26 YRE registered?

K26 YRE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K26 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 YRE shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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