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K836 WEC

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,279 mi
Last recorded79,279 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK836 WEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 78,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 77,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 76,953 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,898 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,140 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,351 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s outerseal corrosion at rear

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,351 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s outerseal corrosion at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,773 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,260 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre valve slightly split

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,569 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,452 miles

Dirt in rear number plate back plate.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,554 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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K836 WEC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K836 WEC, 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 K836 WEC registered?

K836 WEC is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1992.

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