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K231 VNR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,421 mi
Last recorded45,421 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 VNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,421 miles

corrosion to sills/inner sills

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Aug 2024 43,684 miles

o/s/r parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 8 Aug 2024 43,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,616 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills and inner rear wheel arches

corrosion to both sills

some wear rear brake discs

Fail 23 Jun 2023 43,616 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner sills and inner rear wheel arches

corrosion to both sills

some wear rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to both rear inner sills/floorpans

corrosion to sills

heavy perishing/cracking to front and rear tyres(all)- recommend replace

some corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 24 Jun 2022 42,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to both rear inner sills/floorpans

corrosion to sills

heavy perishing/cracking to front and rear tyres(all)- recommend replace

some corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,118 miles

all tyres perishing

corrosion to inner rear sills + outer sills + in the front of rear wheel arches

n/s/f tyre wearing towards outer edge

perishing to front drop link bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,115 miles

some perishing to tyres

perishing to rear drop links

some corrosion/blistering to inner rear sills + outer sills

some front brake judder

Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,295 miles

all shock absorbers dust covers deteriorating

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight wear to both rear anti roll bar mount bushes

some corrosion to both floor pan edges

some corrosion to both rear inner sills

some corrosion to nearside front sill

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,136 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

some corrosion to outer sills

Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

some corrosion to outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,853 miles

corrosion to sills + rear inner sills

Fail 12 Jun 2014 37,844 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion hole to o/s sill in middle

corrosion to sills + rear inner sills

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,628 miles

Vehicle very rusty in places

Fail 12 Apr 2013 35,624 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 30,626 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,146 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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K231 VNR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K231 VNR, 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 K231 VNR registered?

K231 VNR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is K231 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 VNR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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