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K34 YEL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,756 mi
Last recorded125,756 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK34 YEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 125,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 123,824 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,716 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 123,716 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2023 121,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 120,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,076 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 117,234 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 117,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,567 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,321 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 115,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner arch liner loose

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,463 miles

o/s/f tyre close limit

o/s/r tyre split

rear tyres close limit

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,924 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 109,924 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 99,913 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,855 miles

Advise some corrosion on chassis

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,505 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 86,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,030 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,896 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,602 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,274 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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K34 YEL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K34 YEL, 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 K34 YEL registered?

K34 YEL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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