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K549 ROR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,003 mi
Last recorded161,003 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 ROR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 161,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 154,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 147,326 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 144,013 miles

car undersealed at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2020 141,433 miles

car undersealed at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2019 137,134 miles

car has corrosion under car

Pass 26 Oct 2017 132,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 126,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 121,297 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 116,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 110,416 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 110,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre starting to split and crack

o/s/r tyre starting to split and crack

Fail 16 Mar 2010 100,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre starting to split and crack

o/s/r tyre starting to split and crack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 69,124 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 69,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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K549 ROR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K549 ROR, 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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K549 ROR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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