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K131 TCE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 TCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 99,945 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 97,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 97,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 97,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 95,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 93,560 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,979 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,261 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2013 87,242 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to Nearside rear sill

Corrosion to Offside front outer sill

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 10 May 2013 87,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Corrosion to Nearside rear sill

Corrosion to Offside front outer sill

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,110 miles

ADVISE : COOROSION IN FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FERRULES.

ADVISE : LIGHT CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL AT REAR.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 82,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,700 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 76,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,796 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 72,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Note:-major earth terminal broken on member between gearbox and diff. †Rust on all suspension arms and links. †Rust starting on both sills at rear.

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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K131 TCE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K131 TCE, 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 K131 TCE registered?

K131 TCE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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