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K109 KCL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,861 mi
Last recorded93,861 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK109 KCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 93,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 93,069 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,357 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 92,006 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 91,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 89,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 87,589 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 86,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 84,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,340 miles

front and rear various suspension parts corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 83,340 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear various suspension parts corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,181 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,883 miles

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

washer pipe leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,883 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

washer pipe leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,520 miles

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

N/S REAR BRAKE-PAD APEARS TO BE WORN..................Thanx...

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 82,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 82,069 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 81,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 81,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 80,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,955 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2006 77,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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K109 KCL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K109 KCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K109 KCL registered?

K109 KCL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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