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K475 RGO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

331,829 mi
Last recorded331,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK475 RGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 331,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight hole no sharpe edges not with 30 cm of any mountain

Pass 1 Jul 2024 312,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R significantly worse than N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 312,409 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R significantly worse than N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 312,377 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat threw the roof (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 303,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 290,668 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 289,863 miles

engine oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 289,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 283,689 miles

nearside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear outer and inner sills slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Mar 2019 267,604 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

Surface corrosion

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 13 Mar 2019 267,604 miles

Engine oil leak

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

Surface corrosion

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2018 248,168 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 248,168 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 238,547 miles

Brake pipes corroded slightly

Coil springs corroded

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Surface corrosion underneath

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Feb 2016 222,732 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 222,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 208,027 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 208,027 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 195,030 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 195,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 183,271 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust coroded

Floor coroded

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 183,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust coroded

Floor coroded

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 159,041 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 169,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front coil,springs corroded

both inner sills corroded

both outter sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak on gearbox

play in near side lower ball joint

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

wipers not very good

Pass 7 Sep 2010 155,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 155,032 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 149,860 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight dampness on steering rack

slight playt in n/s steering arm

Fail 28 Aug 2009 149,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight dampness on steering rack

slight playt in n/s steering arm

Pass 1 Sep 2008 147,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 144,112 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 137,391 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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K475 RGO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 K475 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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K475 RGO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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