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K305 SOY

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,755 mi
Last recorded130,755 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK305 SOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 130,755 miles

Both side front inner brake disc in poor condition

Both side rear coil spring slighty corroded

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded and low on performance

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

Offside Rear spring corroded

all brake discs rusted and scored

rear suspension showing signs of coeeosion

Fail 3 Mar 2025 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded and low on performance

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

Offside Rear spring corroded

all brake discs rusted and scored

rear suspension showing signs of coeeosion

Pass 14 Dec 2015 128,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 127,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 127,902 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 127,496 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 127,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 126,839 miles

some corrosion starting to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

some corrosion starting to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 22 Nov 2008 124,434 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2007 122,199 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 119,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 115,646 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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K305 SOY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K305 SOY, 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 K305 SOY registered?

K305 SOY is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K305 SOY safe to buy?

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