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K797 AHG

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,268 mi
Last recorded84,268 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 AHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,268 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 82,432 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,824 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 81,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 81,285 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,554 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 79,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,452 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 79,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,504 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 78,504 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,989 miles

O/s.front tyre badly perished,& worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 77,335 miles

O/s.front tyre perished.

Rear foot & parking brake efforts at limits.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,082 miles

O/s.front tyre perished.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,122 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s.rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,120 miles

O/s.rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,564 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,175 miles

NSF Tyre sidewall damaged .

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 53,175 miles

NSF Tyre sidewall damaged .

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,001 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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K797 AHG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K797 AHG, 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 K797 AHG registered?

K797 AHG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K797 AHG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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