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K452 EJB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

222,227 mi
Last recorded222,227 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK452 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 222,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 222,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 214,259 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 201,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 193,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 190,419 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sills corroded both sides

Pass 7 Jan 2020 186,567 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 188,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 183,401 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 179,503 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 171,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 156,676 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 143,866 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 141,536 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 141,535 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2011 130,167 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2010 125,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 125,012 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 124,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2009 117,833 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 101,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 92,245 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 82,851 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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K452 EJB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K452 EJB, 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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K452 EJB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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