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K4 HEP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,980 mi
Last recorded198,980 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 HEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 198,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Feb 2025 193,881 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jan 2025 193,484 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAKS AT CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 185,275 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 182,315 miles

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

Brake repair covered in underseal Various patches to underside undersealed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Both front and rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 182,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Next to lower seat belt mount. Seam between inner sill and outer has a hole. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake repair covered in underseal Various patches to underside undersealed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Both front and rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 180,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 180,653 miles

Nearside Front Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 180,350 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 179,994 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 179,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 178,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 176,719 miles

nsf tyre outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 176,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 171,727 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 166,967 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 166,967 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 159,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 159,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 150,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 150,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 141,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 134,148 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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K4 HEP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 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 K4 HEP, 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 32 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 K4 HEP registered?

K4 HEP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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