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K472 VBV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,792 mi
Last recorded127,792 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK472 VBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 127,792 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,502 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 121,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boot perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,056 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 111,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking from steering rack pinions (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tyre wall rubbed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 110,690 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 110,690 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 110,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 108,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,238 miles

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

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

O/S/F Upper suspension arm ball joint gater starting to perrish

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 106,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S/F Upper suspension arm ball joint gater starting to perrish

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,812 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 105,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 102,812 miles

sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 102,807 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,533 miles

front to rear chassis rails damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,528 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear chassis rails damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2011 99,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 65,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,861 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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K472 VBV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K472 VBV, 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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K472 VBV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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