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K35 YMO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,081 mi
Last recorded116,081 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK35 YMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 115,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 114,975 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 113,326 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,069 miles

Offside chassis rail slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2021 109,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside chassis rail slight damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,386 miles

Both outer sills are corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,181 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shields are insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,645 miles

Front brake pads are low

Pass 10 Apr 2014 105,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 105,815 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 94,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,318 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 90,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 81,495 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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K35 YMO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K35 YMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K35 YMO registered?

K35 YMO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1993.

Is K35 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K35 YMO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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