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K464 BVM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK464 BVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 135,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes covered in waste oil (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 135,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes covered in waste oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 134,910 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules covered in waste oil (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in waste oil (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 134,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear covered in used oil (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in used oil (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 134,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,186 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 126,302 miles

Slight damage chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,721 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 116,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,294 miles

n/s outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 106,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 104,927 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,160 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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K464 BVM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K464 BVM, 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 K464 BVM registered?

K464 BVM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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