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K691 JAR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

214,283 mi
Last recorded214,283 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK691 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 214,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 155,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 224,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 197,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill to floor corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill to floor corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 21 Apr 2023 197,643 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill to floor corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill to floor corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 187,146 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension,sub frame under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2022 187,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery light staying on

front and rear suspension,sub frame under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2021 185,713 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 178,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 166,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 147,613 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 147,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 127,622 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 127,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 112,091 miles

4x shock absorber boots worn

front pads low

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 30 Apr 2011 110,728 miles

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

Front dics are corroded

Near side front brake has slight bind

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 108,313 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 108,311 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,820 miles

o/s light in front bumper not working

rear spoiler loose

Fail 14 Mar 2009 101,676 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s light in front bumper not working

rear spoiler loose

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,260 miles

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

o/s front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2008 92,260 miles

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

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

o/s front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2007 81,895 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 81,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,605 miles

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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K691 JAR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K691 JAR, 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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K691 JAR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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