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K473 RGO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,707 mi
Last recorded217,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK473 RGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 217,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 217,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 216,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 215,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 215,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 214,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 214,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 214,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 196,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 181,188 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 165,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 162,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 156,665 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 156,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 149,358 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 149,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 141,729 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 141,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 130,633 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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K473 RGO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K473 RGO, 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 K473 RGO registered?

K473 RGO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K473 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K473 RGO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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