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K431 KRB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,254 mi
Last recorded35,254 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK431 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 35,254 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 35,254 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 35,218 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned UNIT UPSIDE DOWN (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned UNIT UPSIDE DOWN (4.1.4 (a))

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

OF SIDE REAR BRAIDED HOSE HAS NO GROMMET THROUGH BULKHEAD

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

OF SIDE SHOCKER AJUSTE LOOSE

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,503 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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K431 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K431 KRB, 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 K431 KRB registered?

K431 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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