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K485 OFM

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 72,795 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 72,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 72,798 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 72,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 72,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,795 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 72,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,795 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,795 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 72,795 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,527 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 71,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 148,528 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 148,528 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 148,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 147,392 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 147,392 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K485 OFM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K485 OFM, 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 K485 OFM registered?

K485 OFM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K485 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K485 OFM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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