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K739 SWP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,667 mi
Last recorded147,667 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK739 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 147,667 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension components front & rear covered in underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2024 147,466 miles

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / TREATED - RUBBER COMPONENTS BECOMING DETERIORATED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 147,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / TREATED - RUBBER COMPONENTS BECOMING DETERIORATED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 30 Aug 2023 147,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / TREATED - RUBBER COMPONENTS BECOMING DETERIORATED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 146,527 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 145,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F SPRING INCORRECTLY SEATED ON UPPER MOUNTING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 145,621 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning FLASHING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning FLASHING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning FLASHING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F SPRING INCORRECTLY SEATED ON UPPER MOUNTING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside car covered in wax oil

Pass 17 Jul 2019 143,008 miles

stone chip in front screen

Fail 16 Jul 2019 142,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

stone chip in front screen

Pass 10 Jul 2018 142,044 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 137,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 134,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 131,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 129,171 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 126,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 122,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 120,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 116,412 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jun 2008 116,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 111,254 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 111,254 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,895 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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K739 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K739 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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What year was K739 SWP registered?

K739 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K739 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K739 SWP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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