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K374 WPM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,465 mi
Last recorded57,465 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK374 WPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 57,465 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 57,064 miles

All exhaust mounts are perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,990 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,786 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 56,786 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,804 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,955 miles

all steering + suspension showing age

rear brake pads getting low + discs aged

underside shows some corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,709 miles

brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules and pipe connections

Fail 21 Aug 2012 51,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules and pipe connections

Pass 22 Aug 2011 133,607 miles

STRONG ADVISE rear exhaust has leak under heatshield whre exhaust is heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,580 miles

ALL BRAKES,STEERING.SUSPENSION,EXHAUST ALL SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION.

SMALL CHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,317 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 50,305 miles

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

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

all tyre pressures very low

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,761 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS CHIPS NEAR LIMIT

Fail 18 Aug 2008 48,759 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE AT LIMIT

WINDSCREEN HAS CHIPS NEAR LIMIT

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,100 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing age and wear.

Chips in windscreen and swept area.

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill.

Exhaust system showing age and surface corrosion in places.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age and wear.

Nearside and offside front tyres heavily worn inner and outer edges.

Nearside headlamp glass badly damaged not effecting beam image.

Nearside rear worn inner edge.

Seat belts showing age.

Tracking.

Tyre pressures adjusted for test.

Tyres have stepped tread design.

Wiper blades aged.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,338 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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K374 WPM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K374 WPM, 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 K374 WPM registered?

K374 WPM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 1993.

Is K374 WPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K374 WPM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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