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K50 CBH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,971 mi
Last recorded168,971 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 CBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 168,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 163,960 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 163,960 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 153,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jul 2017 153,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 144,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 138,247 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 138,247 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,375 miles

chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 129,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 128,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 121,139 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 121,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

slight noise offside rear suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2006 118,507 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 118,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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K50 CBH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K50 CBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K50 CBH registered?

K50 CBH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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