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K716 GEW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK716 GEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,093 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 115,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 115,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,917 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,507 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,503 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,438 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,387 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,942 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,305 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,725 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 108,670 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 105,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 104,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,715 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 99,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 97,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 88,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 88,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K716 GEW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K716 GEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K716 GEW registered?

K716 GEW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K716 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K716 GEW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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