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K445 YFC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK445 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 82,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 82,615 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,833 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,570 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to lower wing

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,831 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,067 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 57,763 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,889 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,717 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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K445 YFC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K445 YFC, 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 K445 YFC registered?

K445 YFC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K445 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K445 YFC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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