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K904 OWV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

239,904 mi
Last recorded239,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK904 OWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 239,904 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 239,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 235,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 235,886 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 233,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

General Underbody corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 233,451 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 233,451 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 230,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 230,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch multiple areas marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 222,053 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 222,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 217,193 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2017 217,180 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 208,963 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 208,959 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 202,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 197,380 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR CENTRE BRACKET RUBBERS

COOLANT LEAKING FROM RADIATOR TOP HOSE / THERMO HOUSING AREA

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 197,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR CENTRE BRACKET RUBBERS

COOLANT LEAKING FROM RADIATOR TOP HOSE / THERMO HOUSING AREA

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 192,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front floor has small hole but not inprescibed area

offside rear outer sill corrodded but not holed

Pass 2 Mar 2013 192,231 miles

offside front floor has small hole but not inprescibed area

offside rear outer sill corrodded but not holed

Fail 13 Mar 2012 185,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearsde and offside inner sills to floor corrodded but not to excess

offside rear sill corrodded but not holed

Pass 13 Mar 2012 185,319 miles

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

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

nearsde and offside inner sills to floor corrodded but not to excess

offside rear sill corrodded but not holed

Pass 15 Mar 2011 168,242 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 168,242 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 156,373 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Corosion to offside front to flexi

Nearside headlamp aim high Borderline

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

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 27 Apr 2009 148,155 miles

Corosion to front & rear brake pipes to flexi & to offside rear valve

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 144,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 138,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 134,567 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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K904 OWV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 K904 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.

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K904 OWV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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