1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K104 OWV
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 112,659 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K104 OWV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 112,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K104 OWV Mileage History
- 30/06/200697,536 mi
- 04/07/200697,536 mi
- 04/08/2007102,250 mi+4,714 mi
- 06/08/2007102,250 mi
- 05/08/2008103,745 mi+1,495 mi
- 12/08/2009104,032 mi+287 mi
- 22/02/2011104,567 mi+535 mi
- 04/03/2011104,585 mi+18 mi
- 23/02/2012104,896 mi+311 mi
- 22/02/2013105,149 mi+253 mi
- 21/03/2014105,375 mi+226 mi
- 28/04/2015105,714 mi+339 mi
- 26/04/2016105,987 mi+273 mi
- 02/05/2017107,064 mi+1,077 mi
- 14/05/2018107,693 mi+629 mi
- 15/05/2018107,693 mi
- 07/05/2019107,937 mi+244 mi
- 09/11/2020109,614 mi+1,677 mi
- 23/11/2020109,664 mi+50 mi
- 14/09/2021109,926 mi+262 mi
- 27/09/2021109,642 mi-284 mi
- 22/09/2022110,260 mi+618 mi
- 28/09/2023110,769 mi+509 mi
- 06/09/2025111,326 mi+557 mi
- 09/09/2025111,340 mi+14 mi
- 10/09/2026112,646 mi+1,306 mi
- 15/09/2026112,659 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 748 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K104 OWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (K104 OWV) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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