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K164 KWW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,623 mi
Last recorded39,623 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 KWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 39,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,586 miles

Chip in the screen

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelights pulse slightly when the hazards are on (4.2.3 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,455 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to offside front floor area's

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 May 2011 39,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,258 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 39,258 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 39,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2009 39,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 38,913 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2007 38,807 miles

REAR EXHAUSR BOX LINK PIPE CORROADED AND BLOWING SLIGHT ADVISE

Pass 18 May 2006 38,741 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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K164 KWW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K164 KWW, 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 K164 KWW registered?

K164 KWW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1993.

Is K164 KWW safe to buy?

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