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K117 VKN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,035 mi
Last recorded101,035 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 VKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,847 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,726 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 99,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,054 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 96,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,369 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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K117 VKN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 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 K117 VKN, 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 32 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 K117 VKN registered?

K117 VKN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is K117 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K117 VKN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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