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K840 EGM

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,389 mi
Last recorded180,389 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 180,389 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 180,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 178,880 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 178,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 173,086 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 173,067 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 170,400 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 170,400 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 168,433 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 168,433 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 165,786 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise on worn front brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2016 160,954 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015
Pass 31 May 2014 146,819 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 139,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2013 139,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2012 134,289 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 134,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,888 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 Jul 2011 132,874 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2010 129,500 miles

all ball joint and track rod end dust covers split

o/s hand brake effort 60kg

Pass 29 Jul 2009 124,878 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 5 Jun 2008 119,025 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front discs slightly pitted on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2007 114,454 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 108,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 108,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 107,324 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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K840 EGM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K840 EGM, 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 K840 EGM registered?

K840 EGM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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