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K738 EYP

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 EYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,005 miles

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))

High parling brake lever travel

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,994 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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))

High parling brake lever travel

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 99,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high parking lever travel

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,251 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 96,251 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,205 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear. ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to rear subframe/suspension/body.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,465 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to rear subframe/suspension/body.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,708 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,624 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 79,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,259 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 75,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,246 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 70,246 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 47,119 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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K738 EYP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K738 EYP, 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 K738 EYP registered?

K738 EYP is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1992.

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