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K45 SGC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

179,813 mi
Last recorded179,813 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK45 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 179,813 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 179,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 177,710 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 177,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 177,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both main and dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 175,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 175,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 171,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2020 167,814 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 167,631 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 167,286 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 166,957 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 166,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 166,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 165,729 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 165,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 159,583 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 154,462 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 151,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 147,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 143,713 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 140,508 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 135,312 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 128,358 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 120,905 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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K45 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SGC, 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 SGC registered?

K45 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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