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K674 SWP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,406 mi
Last recorded172,406 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK674 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 172,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper both bushes deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded into joiner

corrosion both rear inner sills

offside front drop link lower bush deteriorated

offside rack weeping

Pass 13 May 2025 172,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper both bushes deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded into joiner

corrosion both rear inner sills

offside front drop link lower bush deteriorated

offside rack weeping

Pass 8 Jun 2024 171,899 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper both bushes deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front drop link bushes deteriorated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded into joiner

corrosion both rear inner sills

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rack weeping

slight corrosion all suspension arms

Pass 15 Apr 2023 171,695 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper both bushes deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded into joiner

corrosion both rear inner sills

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front drop link lower bush deteriorated

offside rack weeping

Pass 23 Apr 2022 171,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper both bushes deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded into joiner

corrosion both rear inner sills

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front drop link lower bush deteriorated

offside rack weeping

Pass 4 May 2021 170,870 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper both bushes deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded into joiner

corrosion both rear inner sills

nearside headlight output slightly reduced

offside rack weeping

Pass 11 Mar 2020 170,500 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Upper both bushes deteriorated

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside headlight output slightly reduced

offside rack weeping

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 25 Feb 2019 169,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper both bushes deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rack weeping

offside rear outer sill nearing corrosion limit

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 1 Mar 2018 166,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rack weeping

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 6 Mar 2017 164,298 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes nearing wear limit

nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

offside handbrake reading low

offside rack weeping

rear foot brake reading low

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

wear both rear shock absorbers

Pass 3 Mar 2016 161,499 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

offside rack weeping

slight pitting rear discs

Pass 26 Feb 2015 159,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on power steering pipe to rack

wear in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

weep from steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2014 156,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 154,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight weeping from steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2013 154,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight weeping from steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2012 150,690 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both steering rack gaitors badly cracked

cracking on all tyres

stain on steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2011 145,748 miles

both front steering rack gaiters badly cracked

both rear foot and hand brake readings getting low

staining around steering rack

wear in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

Pass 12 Mar 2010 140,777 miles

slight cracking all tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2009 134,539 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 129,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 125,709 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 125,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 121,828 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 121,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K674 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K674 SWP, 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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K674 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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