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K24 PHT

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,484 mi
Last recorded160,484 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 PHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 160,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Multiple suspension & brake components corroded none excessive

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Aug 2025 160,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Multiple suspension & brake components corroded none excessive

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2024 160,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 160,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 160,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 160,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 159,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 159,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 159,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 158,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 157,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 156,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 151,161 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 144,370 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded heavily

Fail 26 Aug 2011 144,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear discs corroded heavily

Pass 28 Aug 2010 135,772 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 135,772 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 125,766 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 115,029 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 115,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 107,994 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 107,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K24 PHT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc 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 K24 PHT, 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 K24 PHT registered?

K24 PHT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K24 PHT 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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