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K123 HVV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,267 mi
Last recorded159,267 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 159,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 156,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 156,652 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 155,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 154,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 154,150 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 153,679 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 153,679 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 153,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,103 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 152,103 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 150,502 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 150,502 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 150,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 145,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 143,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 135,537 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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K123 HVV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K123 HVV, 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 K123 HVV registered?

K123 HVV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K123 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 HVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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