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K513 FYE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,235 mi
Last recorded71,235 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK513 FYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 71,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining and showing signs of starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,761 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 70,755 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,535 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,677 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,868 miles

Front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,735 miles

All suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,916 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre has a large cut across the tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 65,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,650 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,281 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 62,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 61,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 61,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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K513 FYE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K513 FYE, 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 K513 FYE registered?

K513 FYE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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