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K36 DHN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,647 mi
Last recorded148,647 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 DHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 145,547 miles

minimal reserve travel in parking brake lever

Fail 23 Sep 2024 145,547 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

minimal reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 138,789 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 132,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 130,344 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,660 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,660 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 122,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 119,530 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 119,459 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 116,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 113,021 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 113,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2005 108,444 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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K36 DHN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K36 DHN, 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 K36 DHN registered?

K36 DHN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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