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K86 OWV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,859 mi
Last recorded169,859 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK86 OWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 169,859 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 165,175 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 163,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 163,966 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,755 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 162,752 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,323 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 154,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 149,303 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 145,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 141,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,060 miles

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

all brakes sticking slightly

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 133,027 miles

ns and os rear outer sills starting to corrode

os rear disc pitting

Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,006 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 2 Oct 2009 125,618 miles

all coil springs corroded heavily

corrosion to n/s outer sill

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Sep 2009 125,608 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded heavily

corrosion to n/s outer sill

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2008 121,160 miles

damage to both outer sills

osr tyre punctured repaired on inner shoulder

rear suspension corroded

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2008 121,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

damage to both outer sills

osr tyre punctured repaired on inner shoulder

rear suspension corroded

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2007 117,447 miles

corrosion to os ns outer sill

damage to os outer sill

metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2006 112,734 miles

corrosion to outer sills

osf spring not seated propley

rear tyres perished

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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K86 OWV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K86 OWV, 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 K86 OWV registered?

K86 OWV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K86 OWV safe to buy?

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