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K592 ODM

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

255,292 mi
Last recorded255,292 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK592 ODM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 255,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 254,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body covered in under seal.

Fail 3 Jun 2024 254,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under body covered in under seal.

Pass 27 May 2023 250,769 miles

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

UNDERNEATH RUSTY

Fail 24 Mar 2023 250,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody surface rust

Fail 10 Nov 2022 250,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim STRETCHED 165/50*15 (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim STRETCHED 165/50*15 (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim STRETCHED 165/50*15 (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim STRETCHED 165/50*15 (5.2.3 (k))

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

CORROSION TO ALL UNDERNEATH

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 243,407 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Split in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 243,407 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Split in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 230,921 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 211,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 207,518 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 207,509 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 197,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 184,012 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine has minor oil leak

front metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2015 167,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 152,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 139,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 134,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 129,745 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 126,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 123,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 120,218 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 115,907 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 115,906 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 114,230 miles

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

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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K592 ODM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K592 ODM, 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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K592 ODM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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