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K22 BMF

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,912 mi
Last recorded213,912 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 BMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 213,912 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 209,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 208,690 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weep from rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 8 Jun 2023 208,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weep from rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 May 2022 206,676 miles

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

fuel cap sealing device perished

Pass 26 May 2021 205,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 203,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 197,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 186,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 179,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 179,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust cat missing

Fail 25 Jan 2017 179,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 178,729 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 178,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K22 BMF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K22 BMF, 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 K22 BMF registered?

K22 BMF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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