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K652 VRJ

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,856 mi
Last recorded84,856 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK652 VRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,856 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 82,573 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,565 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 81,421 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 80,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,314 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded at lower attachment. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill panel corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded at front wing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside slightly

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside slightly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion nearside front wing at sill

Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 74,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at fixing points (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,442 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 70,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,002 miles

Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,069 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,679 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,318 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,081 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 64,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o.s.r,o.s.f,n.s.f tyres are perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,988 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 63,988 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K652 VRJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K652 VRJ, 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 K652 VRJ registered?

K652 VRJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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