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K578 KHK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,857 mi
Last recorded67,857 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK578 KHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 67,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 64,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,653 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 63,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,534 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,534 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,507 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 63,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,346 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 62,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2010 61,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 57,554 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,592 miles

third brake light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2006 51,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,981 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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K578 KHK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 K578 KHK, 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

How do I check the history of K578 KHK?

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What year was K578 KHK registered?

K578 KHK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K578 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K578 KHK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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