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K45 OOR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK45 OOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,745 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

all brake discs rusty

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,629 miles

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

Oil dipstick broken

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,012 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,812 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,188 miles

n/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,409 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 93,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,272 miles

n/s/r closing panel getting rusty

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r closing panel getting rusty

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,686 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 87,471 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishaped on inner edge

chips to windscreen

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 26 May 2010 83,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion starting thougth out vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2009 83,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion thougth out under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,368 miles

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

corrosion thougth out under side of vhicle

Pass 18 May 2007 82,727 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

corrosion to under side vehicle thought out

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,880 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 81,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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K45 OOR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K45 OOR, 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 K45 OOR registered?

K45 OOR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is K45 OOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K45 OOR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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