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K392 AUH

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,781 mi
Last recorded134,781 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK392 AUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 134,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 133,318 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear condition of light lens

Offside Rear park brake poor, only just met requirements

slight damage to both chassis rails

slight leak from power steering

Fail 12 Sep 2023 128,784 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements bent not facing forward (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear condition of light lens

security of front bumper

slight damage to both chassis rails

slight leak from power steering

Pass 13 Sep 2022 123,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 117,194 miles

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

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

lowered suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,091 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 110,089 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,401 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,390 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,940 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 93,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 88,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,367 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,905 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 86,660 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 84,147 miles

underbody requires cleaning and waxoiling. camcover gasket slightly damp. rear tyres low tread.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 79,869 miles

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

underside of vehicle becoming rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2005 73,859 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 73,837 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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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K392 AUH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K392 AUH, 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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K392 AUH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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