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K623 EMO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,219 mi
Last recorded127,219 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK623 EMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 127,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 127,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 127,042 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 127,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,855 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 126,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 126,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,357 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,739 miles

Offside Front wing has accident damage

Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,739 miles

Offside Front wing has accident damage

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,584 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 123,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,487 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 118,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,953 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 104,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 100,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 85,124 miles

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

both fron t aim image slight distortion - within limits attention advised

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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K623 EMO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K623 EMO, 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 K623 EMO registered?

K623 EMO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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