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K892 SLA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,067 mi
Last recorded78,067 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK892 SLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 78,067 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 78,065 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2025 77,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,578 miles

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 31 May 2023 76,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,280 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,295 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,295 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,203 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 75,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 74,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 73,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 71,876 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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K892 SLA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 K892 SLA, 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 33 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 K892 SLA registered?

K892 SLA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K892 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K892 SLA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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