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K515 BUK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,462 mi
Last recorded65,462 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK515 BUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,462 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 64,368 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 62,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,291 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 61,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,588 miles

under car tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,513 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,006 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,027 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,538 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,538 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,070 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 50,887 miles

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 May 2007 49,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 48,059 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 48,029 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

condition of rear brake pads

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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K515 BUK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K515 BUK, 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 K515 BUK registered?

K515 BUK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K515 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K515 BUK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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