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K449 YJT

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,266 mi
Last recorded242,266 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK449 YJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 242,266 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 242,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 239,914 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 238,011 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 238,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 235,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 233,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 230,205 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

both front track rod end gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre showing signs of age

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Fail 1 Jul 2016 230,194 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (saddle) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Tightness in both rear wheels when turned by hand

Pass 21 Feb 2015 224,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

Pass 17 Feb 2014 218,732 miles

Oil leak

both rear brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

Pass 8 Feb 2013 215,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 215,645 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 214,606 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 214,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

discs worn

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 213,737 miles

exhaust corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 212,008 miles

engine oil leak.

gear box oil leak.

surface rust on brake pipes.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 214,099 miles

all brake disc`s starting to get in to poor condition

front brake pad`s just starting to get a bit low

Fail 25 Feb 2008 210,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake disc`s starting to get in to poor condition

front brake pad`s just starting to get a bit low

Pass 21 Jun 2006 209,507 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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K449 YJT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K449 YJT, 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 K449 YJT registered?

K449 YJT is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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