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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K37 CHBMOT history

K37 CHB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 237,485 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

K37 CHB red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
237,485 km
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,318 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K37 CHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K37 CHB was last recorded at 237,485 km on 1 May 2026, 1,419 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2025: 236,066 km, lower than 236,767 km on 13 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
236,066 km · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,419 km
Average per year
5,318 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,485 km
  • 2025 – 236,066 km
  • 2024 – 236,767 km
  • 2023 – 232,117 km
  • 2022 – 219,042 km
  • 2020 – 213,700 km
  • 2019 – 204,775 km
  • 2018 – 195,536 km
  • 2017 – 195,058 km
  • 2013 – 183,590 km
  • 2011 – 161,290 km
  • 2010 – 155,609 km
  • 2008 – 142,633 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,485 km
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES - INNER EDGES VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,485 km (+1,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    237,485 km
    Test number
    360604628908
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES - INNER EDGES VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass236,066 km (-701)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    236,066 km
    Test number
    812543418431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass236,767 km (+4,650)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    236,767 km
    Test number
    951861829287
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass232,117 km (+13,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    232,117 km
    Test number
    509146212633
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper held on by quick release mounts (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass219,042 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    219,042 km
    Test number
    614419429598
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail219,042 km (+5,342)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,042 km
    Test number
    912964033465
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass213,700 km (+8,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    213,700 km
    Test number
    896543262696
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass204,775 km (+9,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    204,775 km
    Test number
    232255001635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass195,536 km (+478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    195,536 km
    Test number
    750422005928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside body sill corroded but not structurally weakened

  10. Pass195,058 km (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    195,058 km
    Test number
    890681424824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail195,054 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,054 km
    Test number
    528620367625
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass194,671 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    194,671 miles
    Test number
    836443828710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail194,666 miles (+1,175)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,666 miles
    Test number
    120383573509
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass193,491 miles (+1,046)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    193,491 miles
    Test number
    219556075118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion at the rear of both inner sills

  15. Pass192,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    192,445 miles
    Test number
    239171694499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass183,590 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    183,590 km
    Test number
    136118273176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass172,566 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    172,566 miles
    Test number
    947200282174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass161,327 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    161,327 miles
    Test number
    358585571199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished

  19. Fail161,290 km (+5,681)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,290 km
    Test number
    199262971167
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished

  20. Pass155,609 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    155,609 km
    Test number
    940519570147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on offside front door shut

  21. Fail155,609 km2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,609 km
    Test number
    251739870460
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on offside front door shut

  22. Pass145,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    145,933 miles
    Test number
    681847559166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail145,933 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,933 miles
    Test number
    253025559439
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  24. Pass142,633 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    142,633 km
    Test number
    342582688149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass140,099 miles (+13,657)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    140,099 miles
    Test number
    240646987220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail126,442 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,442 miles
    Test number
    101073506317
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass126,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    126,442 miles
    Test number
    460383606303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K37 CHB

Does K37 CHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K37 CHB is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K37 CHB?
The MOT on K37 CHB is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K37 CHB done?
K37 CHB was recorded at 237,485 km at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,318 km a year.
Has K37 CHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K37 CHB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on K37 CHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K37 CHB find?
K37 CHB passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edges very worn.

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