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K281 LUB

1993 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,012 mi
Last recorded182,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX5171,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 LUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 182,012 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 180,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 178,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 177,372 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 175,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 171,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 168,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 166,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 162,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 160,056 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 160,056 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured Footwell (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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K281 LUB is a 1993 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 171,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K281 LUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K281 LUB registered?

K281 LUB is a 1993 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K281 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K281 LUB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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