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K294 SLW

1993 Mazda MX5

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX5171,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK294 SLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 119,295 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody showing signs of corrision

Fail 11 Sep 2018 115,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody showing signs of corrision

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,976 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 110,976 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,503 miles

covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,189 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 99,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,178 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,376 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 87,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,694 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 78,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,877 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,400 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 66,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,959 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 53,297 miles

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

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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K294 SLW is a 1993 Mazda MX5 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K294 SLW, 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 K294 SLW registered?

K294 SLW is a 1993 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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