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616 FOW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration616 FOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 44,255 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 43,899 miles

All underneath is covered in underseal

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 43,899 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underneath is covered in underseal

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 41,189 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,385 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,689 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,560 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,560 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,183 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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616 FOW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 616 FOW, 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 33 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 616 FOW registered?

616 FOW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is 616 FOW safe to buy?

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