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K54 MGX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,272 mi
Last recorded139,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK54 MGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 139,272 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 138,670 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 137,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 134,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,994 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,755 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 101,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside front bake slight binding

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,952 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 82,952 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,315 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 78,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,115 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 79,115 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K54 MGX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K54 MGX, 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 K54 MGX registered?

K54 MGX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K54 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K54 MGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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