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K206 VKP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,548 mi
Last recorded71,548 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK206 VKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,548 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 71,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,285 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel corroding

Offside Outer sill panel corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 64,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,065 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 60,704 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 60,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,472 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill closing section

Pass 22 May 2015 57,053 miles
Fail 14 May 2015

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 55,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 52,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 50,109 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 47,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 44,711 miles

Offside rear top suspension arm outer bush slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2009 42,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,693 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 33,659 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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K206 VKP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K206 VKP, 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 K206 VKP registered?

K206 VKP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K206 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K206 VKP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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