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K769 RBP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

177,199 mi
Last recorded177,199 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK769 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 177,199 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 169,558 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 169,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 168,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 169,814 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 154,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 149,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2021 149,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 147,891 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 146,360 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 146,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 145,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 135,953 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 135,949 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 132,450 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 122,726 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,824 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,824 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,829 miles

adviced some corrosion to front + rear discs

Fail 24 Oct 2011 117,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

adviced some corrosion to front + rear discs

Pass 26 Oct 2010 116,477 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 116,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,818 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 105,195 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 105,195 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 101,272 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 96,642 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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K769 RBP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K769 RBP, 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 K769 RBP registered?

K769 RBP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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