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K7 SLS

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,780 mi
Last recorded173,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 SLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 173,780 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 172,586 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 72,160 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside door mirror is missing

vehicle has been lowered steering rack arms are at a wrong angle

Fail 8 Sep 2018 171,491 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 170,844 miles

loose and insecure wiring side of drivers seat

Fail 10 Aug 2017 170,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

loose and insecure wiring side of drivers seat

Pass 9 Sep 2016 170,279 miles

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

nearside inner & outer sill /floor is corroded thin

Fail 3 Sep 2016 170,278 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside inner & outer sill /floor is corroded thin

Pass 13 Jun 2015 166,413 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 166,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

nearside floor to sill is corroded

nearside front chassis is damaged

nearside mirror is missing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 160,087 miles

non catalyst test done ,no engine matchlimits of 3,5c/o and 1200 hc

Fail 7 Mar 2014 159,902 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside inner sil to floor is corroded & damaged

no engine match found emmissions carried out to the limit of 3.5 & hc 1200 non cat test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,779 miles

Nearside door mirror is missing

Offside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2013 153,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside door mirror is missing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 152,260 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 152,260 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 150,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 150,659 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 148,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 144,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 141,672 miles

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 20 Jun 2007 140,486 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 140,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 136,970 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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K7 SLS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K7 SLS, 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 K7 SLS registered?

K7 SLS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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