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K110 CBU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,682 mi
Last recorded179,682 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK110 CBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 179,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 178,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 176,414 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 175,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 169,994 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 164,198 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 164,183 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 159,084 miles

hole in rear exhaust

Fail 15 Aug 2018 159,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hole in rear exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2017 148,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 136,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 128,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 126,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,662 miles

n/s rear drive shaft leaking oil onto exhaust.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 May 2010 119,784 miles

N/S/R diff drive shaft oil seal leaking onto exhaust pipe.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 114,700 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 114,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 113,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 110,947 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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K110 CBU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K110 CBU, 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 K110 CBU registered?

K110 CBU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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