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K186 JNV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,213 mi
Last recorded141,213 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 JNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 141,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 139,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 137,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 136,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 127,887 miles

front and rear pads getting low n/s front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2007 109,396 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust centre and rear.

front brake pad linings appear low.rear brake pad linings appear low.

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx.

Pass 4 May 2006 85,177 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 85,167 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads 5 mm approx

rear nearside wheel rim edge damaged

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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K186 JNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K186 JNV, 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 K186 JNV registered?

K186 JNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K186 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K186 JNV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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