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K371 FYL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

150,069 mi
Last recorded150,069 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 FYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 150,069 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 150,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling anti-roll bar. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 146,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 141,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Engine idling at 1500 RPM

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

Rear Pads loose in carrier.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,752 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 136,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 133,851 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 133,808 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 130,828 miles

corrosion appearing underside

Pass 4 Jun 2018 126,928 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 20 Apr 2018 126,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,464 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2016 126,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle and suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 125,946 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 125,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

low engine oil,not showing on dipstick

Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,108 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,450 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 122,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 121,528 miles

power steering pipes from steering rack rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2012 121,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

power steering pipes from steering rack rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,677 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 119,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 110,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,999 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 117,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adv some surface corrosion to brake discs

adv suspension / steering etc has a lot of surface corrosion due to lack of use of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2006 117,630 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 117,617 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion to front & rear suspension components

o/s/f tyre flat

o/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

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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K371 FYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K371 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 K371 FYL registered?

K371 FYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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