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K235 SFW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,397 mi
Last recorded87,397 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK235 SFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 86,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,945 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,929 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,251 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,757 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,808 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,765 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 74,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 70,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 57,015 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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K235 SFW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K235 SFW, 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.

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What year was K235 SFW registered?

K235 SFW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K235 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K235 SFW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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