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K996 DOO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

171,131 mi
Last recorded171,131 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK996 DOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 171,131 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 169,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 167,972 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 164,012 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 164,012 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 161,174 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 161,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Body component likely to become detached Washer bottle bracket. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,600 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 158,196 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS CORRODED

BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS CORRODED

Fail 2 May 2019 158,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 155,424 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads on 2mm

Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 153,094 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 150,323 miles

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2016 150,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2014 138,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 138,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 126,305 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 126,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 114,840 miles

all four marker lights not working and offside rear is missing

baffles loose in rear silencer

towbar slightly covers rear fog lamp

Fail 2 Aug 2012 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

all four marker lights not working and offside rear is missing

baffles loose in rear silencer

centre exhaust heat shield loose

nearside wiper blade split

towbar slightly covers rear fog lamp

Pass 12 Aug 2011 105,088 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,806 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 92,162 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,162 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,596 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,819 miles

drivers door damaged front brake pads getting low both front tyres badly worn on inside edges of tyres

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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K996 DOO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc 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 K996 DOO, 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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K996 DOO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1992.

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