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K21 TET

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests44 (36 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 TET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

36 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 85,957 miles

Note of general under body corrosion, not weakened significantly

Pass 6 Nov 2025 99,759 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 99,759 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 81,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill surface corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Sill surface corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhasut back box noisey.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 72,017 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 72,002 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 80,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,826 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,322 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 67,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,212 miles

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

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,009 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,655 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,461 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,486 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,670 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 55,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,780 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 49,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,389 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 44,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,399 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,725 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 62,725 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 60,618 miles

offside & nearside rear trye walls

Pass 5 May 2006 58,424 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 TET is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 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 TET, 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 32 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 K21 TET registered?

K21 TET is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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