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K516 VTT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,242 mi
Last recorded108,242 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 VTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 108,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 107,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 107,708 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Ball joint nut split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Track rod end ball joint nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Ball joint nut split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Ball joint nut split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Track rod end ball joint nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Ball joint nut split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint retaining bolt too short and nut at risk of coming undone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint retaining bolt too short and nut at risk of coming undone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 107,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 107,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 86,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 74,904 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 74,857 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 70,385 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 70,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 65,087 miles

both rear tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

front discs corroded

n/s front tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 6 May 2015 65,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

front discs corroded

n/s front tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2014 61,172 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear inner sills slightly corroded

o/s front wing corroded on sill

Pass 9 May 2013 56,915 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,005 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,510 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 45,508 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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K516 VTT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K516 VTT, 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 K516 VTT registered?

K516 VTT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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