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K2 ELJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,093 mi
Last recorded36,093 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 ELJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 36,093 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,962 miles

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

entire underside of vehicle covered with underseal including front and rear suspension components and subframes

Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,146 miles

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,166 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,120 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

damp around offside front brake caliper piston dust boot / advise attention

oil leak on rear axle

small cracks around all tyres

Fail 24 May 2018 32,036 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

damp around offside front brake caliper piston dust boot / advise attention

oil leak on rear axle

small cracks around all tyres

Pass 26 May 2017 30,001 miles

oil leak on rear axle

slight under vehicle corrosion

small cracks around all tyres

Pass 27 May 2016 29,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bind on offside front brake / advise attention

movement in front axle wishbone bushes

oil leak on rear axle

slight under vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 May 2015 28,592 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 6 May 2014 27,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,754 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,917 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,316 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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K2 ELJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K2 ELJ, 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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K2 ELJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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