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K727 MAH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,373 mi
Last recorded139,373 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK727 MAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 139,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes have corrosion, unable to fully inspect as undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake requires strong pull to achieve minimum required effort

Fail 23 Jul 2026 139,359 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes have corrosion, unable to fully inspect as undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 138,265 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 138,231 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front split pin missing from suspension ball joint

Pass 26 Aug 2016 122,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake need adjustment

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension arm heavily corroded

both inner sills heavily corroded

centre stop light not working not conected

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,812 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

suspension parts corroded

wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,446 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all suspension components corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under body has corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 114,446 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

all suspension components corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under body has corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,446 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all suspension components corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Sep 2012 112,441 miles

1,o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 2. front & rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 27 Sep 2012 112,441 miles

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

1,o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 2. front & rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,160 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 111,160 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 109,962 miles

1. steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 109,962 miles

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

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

1. steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 107,407 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 107,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 105,213 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 105,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate becoming deterated † †/s/r brake disc becoming corroded and worn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,976 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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K727 MAH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K727 MAH, 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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K727 MAH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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