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K370 FYL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,465 mi
Last recorded80,465 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK370 FYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,465 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 77,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,102 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,441 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,179 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,421 miles

Both front wings minor corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,671 miles

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,062 miles

Offside rear outer sill

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,726 miles

Corrosion at o/s rear bodysill

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,352 miles

slight corrosion at rear of o/s bodysill

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,145 miles

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

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,378 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,720 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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K370 FYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K370 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K370 FYL registered?

K370 FYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K370 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K370 FYL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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