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K191 HVV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,667 mi
Last recorded180,667 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK191 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 180,667 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 180,662 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 175,868 miles

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

Nearside front wing corroded sill area

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 170,525 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside front wing corroded

Play in steering

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

Sill corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 170,523 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Highbeam switched on rear fog turned off (4.5.4 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside front wing corroded

Play in steering

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

Sill corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 170,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inside wheel arch corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

play in steering

sills corroded

underside corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 169,669 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing rusted

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

various vehicle components corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 169,657 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 169,656 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 167,995 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 167,228 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 167,228 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 165,900 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 165,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 164,139 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 161,412 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 157,264 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 157,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 146,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2012 146,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 144,488 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 144,488 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 87,941 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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K191 HVV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 K191 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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K191 HVV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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