1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K53 ABV
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1992. Recorded mileage 191,096 km. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 191,096 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1597cc
K53 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 191,096 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K53 ABV Odometer History
- 18/07/2022188,002 km
- 19/07/2022188,002 km
- 08/03/2025188,023 km+21 km
- 08/03/2025188,023 km
- 28/03/2026191,096 km+3,073 km
Average of roughly 838 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K53 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (K53 ABV) between July 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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