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K21 OWV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,957 mi
Last recorded143,957 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 OWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 143,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 142,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 140,879 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 139,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill rusty round wheel arch

Pass 6 May 2022 137,103 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 128,992 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 126,213 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All under body and chassis components surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 126,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Nearside low 44% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All under body and chassis components surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 124,867 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 124,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 122,719 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 122,719 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 121,711 miles

corrosion to underbody

rear fog light has been fitted to the hi level brake light

Fail 29 May 2015 121,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to underbody

nearside rear tyre is deterioated but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

rear fog light has been fitted to the hi level brake light

Pass 30 May 2014 117,768 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 113,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 104,063 miles

ALL BRAKE FITTINGS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN + OVERHEATER/BLACKENED

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING, PLUS EXPOSED UNDERSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 10 Feb 2010 104,062 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

ALL BRAKE FITTINGS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN + OVERHEATER/BLACKENED

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING, PLUS EXPOSED UNDERSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 20 Feb 2009 103,213 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTY BINDING

SLIGHT NICK IN N/S SEAT BELT WEBBING

Fail 20 Feb 2009 103,213 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTY BINDING

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

SLIGHT NICK IN N/S SEAT BELT WEBBING

Pass 17 Jan 2008 100,448 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 98,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 95,019 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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K21 OWV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K21 OWV, 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 K21 OWV registered?

K21 OWV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K21 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K21 OWV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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