1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K601 SKL
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 1992. Recorded mileage 129,771 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K601 SKL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2025
- 129,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K601 SKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (K601 SKL) between April 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
K601 SKL Mileage History
- 18/04/200675,646 mi
- 18/04/200675,646 mi
- 11/05/200779,005 mi+3,359 mi
- 11/05/200779,005 mi
- 17/04/200886,385 mi+7,380 mi
- 23/04/200886,444 mi+59 mi
- 24/12/201088,603 mi+2,159 mi
- 28/08/201299,832 mi+11,229 mi
- 30/08/201299,832 mi
- 27/08/2013103,636 mi+3,804 mi
- 29/08/2013103,636 mi
- 28/02/2015106,132 mi+2,496 mi
- 04/10/2018106,161 mi+29 mi
- 06/10/2018106,165 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/2019113,314 mi+7,149 mi
- 07/10/2019113,355 mi+41 mi
- 02/10/2020116,317 mi+2,962 mi
- 02/10/2020116,317 mi
- 26/04/2022118,271 mi+1,954 mi
- 10/05/2022118,278 mi+7 mi
- 28/07/2023127,202 mi+8,924 mi
- 23/12/2024129,752 mi+2,550 mi
- 07/01/2025129,771 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 2,891 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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