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K839 EBH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK839 EBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,835 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 88,127 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brakes a bit low on roller brake test will need looking at soon

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All ,front and rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering components starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,402 miles

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

accident damage to n/s outer door sill

Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,327 miles

Offside Front surface corrosion under brake master cylinder

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,844 miles

slight corrosion to steering, suspension and body items

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,141 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,141 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,368 miles

slight corrosion on underbody and components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,688 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,269 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on underbody and components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,915 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,848 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,848 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,220 miles

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

n/s front tyre outer wall perrish

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,380 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 70,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 69,045 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,078 miles

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

n/s seatbelt fraying

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,666 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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K839 EBH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K839 EBH, 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 K839 EBH registered?

K839 EBH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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