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K314 EMO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,571 mi
Last recorded175,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 EMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 175,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 172,315 miles

general corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 172,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

general corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 170,796 miles

general corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 169,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 164,675 miles

general corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 161,872 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 158,158 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 148,121 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 148,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 146,913 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 145,240 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 143,289 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 131,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2011 124,539 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 121,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 117,434 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 110,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 103,426 miles

rear brake pads low

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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K314 EMO 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 90%.

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 K314 EMO, 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 K314 EMO registered?

K314 EMO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K314 EMO safe to buy?

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