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K802 SWP

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,637 mi
Last recorded122,637 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK802 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 122,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both passenger and drivers side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower underside of vehicle has been completely undersealed for protection so assessment of condition is limited.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both passenger and drivers sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2016 122,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

All four brake discs partially corroded.

Both rear tyre treads cracked.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

some thinning due to rust in offside rear inner & outer sill but not excessively corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,417 miles

corrosion on inner and outer faces on all brake discs

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracked and perished not yet exposing ply or cords

some corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 18 Mar 2013 117,213 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 117,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 115,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 112,963 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 112,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 111,330 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 111,330 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 109,410 miles

cracks in all tyre treads not yet exposing ply or cords

Fail 24 Apr 2009 109,410 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracks in all tyre treads not yet exposing ply or cords

Pass 16 Apr 2008 107,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 106,552 miles

see previous vt32 issued

Fail 5 Apr 2007 106,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all tyres started to crack and perish/under side of vehicle has been undersealed in places

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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K802 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K802 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K802 SWP registered?

K802 SWP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K802 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K802 SWP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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