1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K178 CBU
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1992. Recorded mileage 107,242 km. MOT valid until 23/04/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 107,242 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1598cc
K178 CBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 107,242 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K178 CBU Odometer History
- 25/04/2024106,873 km
- 25/04/2024106,873 km
- 23/04/2025107,026 km+153 km
- 24/04/2025107,028 km+2 km
- 30/03/2026107,242 km+214 km
Average of roughly 191 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K178 CBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (K178 CBU) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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