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K179 KRC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,392 mi
Last recorded233,392 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 KRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 233,392 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 233,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 230,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 228,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 223,332 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 223,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 219,585 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 219,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 204,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 194,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 191,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 168,902 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 168,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 151,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 129,142 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 126,918 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 126,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 121,476 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 121,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,221 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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K179 KRC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K179 KRC, 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 K179 KRC registered?

K179 KRC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K179 KRC safe to buy?

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