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K357 URT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,818 mi
Last recorded137,818 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK357 URT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 137,818 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body general corrosion and components

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2024 136,466 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 135,713 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,601 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 134,601 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 133,762 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,331 miles

Nearside Rear Outer surface corrosion sill

Offside Rear Outer surface corrosion sill

Pass 9 Aug 2018 132,240 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,228 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,507 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 120,507 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 120,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. osf (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack, os (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsr (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating osf (3.7.B.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os outer sill, near osf seatbelt anchorage (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf lower arm (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre nail

oil leak and transmission oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 112,789 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 112,789 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,852 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 100,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,348 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is on the limit

n/s/r tyre is close to the limit

Pass 7 Jun 2011 90,817 miles

Oil leak

n/s tyres are wearing low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2011 90,816 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s tyres are wearing low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,150 miles

Oil leak

Sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 81,194 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 76,243 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2007 66,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 63,342 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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K357 URT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K357 URT, 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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K357 URT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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