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K33 RNR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

198,551 mi
Last recorded198,551 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 RNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 198,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 198,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 198,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 198,442 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 198,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 198,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 198,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 197,935 miles

advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Jul 2017 197,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 197,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 196,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 196,906 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 196,223 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 195,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 194,767 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 194,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 192,390 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 189,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 185,027 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 185,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 182,680 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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K33 RNR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K33 RNR, 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 K33 RNR registered?

K33 RNR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K33 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 RNR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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