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K39 UKK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,029 mi
Last recorded64,029 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK39 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,029 miles

Nearside reversing lamp inoperative

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

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

parking brake could be better

suspension members generally corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 64,028 miles

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

Nearside reversing lamp inoperative

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

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

parking brake could be better

suspension members generally corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 53,719 miles

Nearside corrosion to outer front and inner rear seal

Offside Rear corrosion to inner and outer seal

all suspension component bushes front and rear showing general wear perishing/cracking

corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Nov 2024 53,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion to inner and outer seal

Offside corrosion to inner and outer seal

all front and rear suspension components bushes showing wear perishing/ cracking

corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,057 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to inner/outer sills and corrosion to all suspension components and sub frames

Pass 1 Nov 2022 51,958 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,835 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 48,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,596 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 47,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,233 miles

all tyres perishing in tread areas, and near side rear inner edge wearing unevenly, and off side front outer edge bald

convertible top drain tubes blocked at bottom outlet

Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,485 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,155 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 30,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,075 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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K39 UKK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K39 UKK, 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 K39 UKK registered?

K39 UKK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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