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K135 CHB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,057 mi
Last recorded131,057 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK135 CHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 131,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 131,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 109,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from where exhaust tip has been fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 109,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from where exhaust tip has been fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,197 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 107,197 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,127 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 107,119 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose that holds in ball joint at bottom (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 101,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,890 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 93,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,636 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,517 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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K135 CHB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K135 CHB, 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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What year was K135 CHB registered?

K135 CHB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 1992.

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