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K86 PLW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK86 PLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 146,838 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis rails corroding (seen under the bonnet). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel lines corroded heavily. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded badly. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides showing signs of rubbing around the outer edge tread/sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front tyres protruding past the wheel arches. (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 146,828 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Also some of the LED's not working for the position lamp. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis rails corroding (seen under the bonnet). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel lines corroded heavily. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded badly. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides showing signs of rubbing around the outer edge tread/sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front tyres protruding past the wheel arches. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 May 2023 146,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Previous welding repairs undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2023 146,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 143,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 143,774 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 129,473 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front position lamps missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 120,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 115,079 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 109,572 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,751 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 92,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 81,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on body and structure

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 27 May 2010 81,356 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on body and structure

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 29 May 2009 70,348 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate lossing its density(fading)

Pass 29 May 2009 70,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate lossing its density(fading)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 60,097 miles

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

front numberplate fading

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,097 miles

front numberplate fading

Fail 29 May 2007 51,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 51,263 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 49,612 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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K86 PLW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K86 PLW, 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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K86 PLW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1992.

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