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K829 KGX

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,586 mi
Last recorded88,586 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 KGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 88,586 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 88,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,288 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,618 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,495 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,950 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,085 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,720 miles

nearside and offside outer sills slight corrosion

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,575 miles

nearside and offside rear sill ends corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,389 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,389 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,415 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,964 miles

corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,625 miles

both outer sills corroded

underbody components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

both outer sills corroded

underbody components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,584 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,952 miles

suspension,brakes and underbody corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2009 78,952 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

suspension,brakes and underbody corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,940 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,940 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs corroded

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,899 miles

number plates in poor condition

rear brakes binding slightly and disc face corroded

rear tyre tread low

Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,412 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 76,412 miles

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

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

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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K829 KGX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K829 KGX, 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 K829 KGX registered?

K829 KGX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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