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K937 TKH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,276 mi
Last recorded130,276 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK937 TKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 130,276 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 130,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre build date--wk11/yr2014

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc shields deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dirt shields adrift

underseal has been applied to multiple corroded suspension components also vehicle underbody.

Fail 29 Apr 2024 130,010 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor/seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre build date--wk11/yr2014

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc shields deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dirt shields adrift

underseal has been applied to multiple corroded suspension components also vehicle underbody.

Pass 12 May 2023 129,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis section damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc shields deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dirt shields deteriorated

underseal has been applied to multiple corroded suspension components

Fail 27 Apr 2023 129,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis section damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc shields deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dirt shields deteriorated

tyre build dates---n/s/r 14/04----o/s/r 26/05

underseal has been applied to multiple corroded suspension components

Pass 16 May 2022 129,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f---o/s/f---n/s/r---o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside centre chassis damage

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dirt shields adrift

tyre build dates---n/s/r 14/04----o/s/r 26/05

underseal has been applied to multiple corroded underbody suspension components

Fail 13 May 2022 129,303 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f---o/s/f---n/s/r---o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside centre chassis damage

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dirt shields adrift

tyre build dates---n/s/r 14/04----o/s/r 26/05

underseal has been applied to multiple underbody suspension components

Pass 12 May 2021 128,944 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf---osf---nsr---osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dirt shield adrift

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

ignition light inop

o/s centre chassis damage

o/s/r tyre build date wk25--yr05

underseal has been applied to multiple corroded underbody suspension components

Fail 6 May 2021 128,943 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r and o/s/r D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint bolt locking nut not fitted correctly and not secure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf---osf---nsr---osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dirt shield adrift

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber non standard bolt fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

clutch fluid very low and contaminated

ignition light inop

o/s centre chassis damage

o/s/r tyre build date wk25--yr05

underseal has been applied to multiple corroded underbody suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 128,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill section corroded

Offside Rear 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))

floors corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,932 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 127,426 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2014 127,418 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 127,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 126,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,886 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 124,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 123,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 122,553 miles

rear nearside inner sill corroding

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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K937 TKH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K937 TKH, 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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K937 TKH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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