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K362 XFJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK362 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 114,563 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 113,693 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 113,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 113,076 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 112,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,459 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Body Corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 111,459 miles

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

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

All Suspension Components Corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Body Corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 111,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2019 111,122 miles

light corrosion to n/s outer sill

light corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,644 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,136 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 109,135 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,261 miles

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 108,008 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 107,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,252 miles

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,913 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 106,602 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 106,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 106,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 99,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front and rear anti roll bar end links show signs of wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2006 97,371 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 97,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

accident damage to o/s/f

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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K362 XFJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K362 XFJ, 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 K362 XFJ registered?

K362 XFJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 1993.

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