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K837 MEU

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,443 mi
Last recorded112,443 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK837 MEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 112,443 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 112,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,118 miles

Underside of vehicle and suspension components light corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2023 112,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 111,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 108,098 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 108,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,939 miles

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

Fuel pipes rusty front to rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

general corrosion apparent rear cross member and attachments.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,768 miles

Corrosion starting around nearside and offside front and rear suspension components and mounting areas

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,616 miles

Can not fully see front brake pads through road wheels to check wear

Corrosion starting on and around front suspension and steering

Corrosion starting on and around rear suspension

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,457 miles

Corrosion starting around nearside and offside front and rear suspension mountings

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

nearside and offside front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,114 miles

general surface corosion starting front and rear suspension and brake components

nearside front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,174 miles

general surface corrosion underside vehicle

nearside front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate lights starting to become dim

Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,284 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,519 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 102,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 102,184 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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K837 MEU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K837 MEU, 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 K837 MEU registered?

K837 MEU is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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