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K699 SWP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK699 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 105,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 104,892 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 104,878 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,578 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 102,240 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 104,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 103,976 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

sun visor missing both n/s and o/s

Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,476 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 99,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,120 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 82,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,372 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 75,267 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 70,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,571 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 68,571 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,736 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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K699 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K699 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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K699 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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