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K828 FRC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,576 mi
Last recorded175,576 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK828 FRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 175,576 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 175,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened wishbone bolt / nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front disc splash guard corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front disc slash guard corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 174,126 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 173,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 170,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 169,142 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 169,129 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 168,705 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and close to cord

front subframe and lower arms rusting

n/side front tyre bald on both edges

o/side front tyre bald on outer edge

play in o/side rear droplink

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2020 166,703 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

n/side front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

rear of inner sills rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2019 163,702 miles

both n/side tyres bald on inner edges

inner sills rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2018 158,200 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 158,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 155,349 miles

corrosion too bottom of front wings

corrosion too under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2015 154,908 miles

front wings corroded at lower mounting points

Fail 29 May 2015 154,901 miles

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

front wings corroded at lower mounting points

Pass 9 Jun 2014 152,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 147,696 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 147,682 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 145,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 144,655 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 144,655 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 143,439 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 142,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 140,314 miles

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Fail 30 May 2007 140,303 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

corrosion to all suspension components and underside of vehicle note suspension components may be weak

offside front to rear breather pipe from fuel tank to charcoal filter corroded and holed

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Pass 31 May 2006 134,163 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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K828 FRC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K828 FRC, 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 K828 FRC registered?

K828 FRC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1992.

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