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K354 FYL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,755 mi
Last recorded103,755 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK354 FYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 103,755 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 103,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected By The Operation Of The Offside Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,675 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 99,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,050 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 95,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 91,820 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

oil leaks noted

various brake pipes corroded close to limit

various steering,suspension & brake components inc subframes showing corrossion

Fail 26 Jun 2021 91,820 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r outer sill corroded

oil leaks noted

various brake pipes corroded close to limit

various steering,suspension & brake components inc subframes showing corrossion

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 91,640 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,247 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 91,228 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2018 91,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

areas of chassis showing surface corossion

subframes & suspension components showing corossion

various oil leaks noted

Pass 25 May 2017 90,658 miles

General corrosion to underside components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 4 May 2016 89,831 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 89,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2015 89,560 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 89,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 88,544 miles

parking brake only just met brake efficiency

Fail 22 May 2013 88,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 88,153 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 87,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 87,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 86,953 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 86,427 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 85,767 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 83,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K354 FYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K354 FYL, 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 K354 FYL registered?

K354 FYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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