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K587 WFD

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,153 mi
Last recorded131,153 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK587 WFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 131,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 128,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 124,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,092 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 123,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 121,822 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,296 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,147 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,480 miles

front tyre valves starting to perish

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyre valves starting to perish

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

n/s rear brake pad shim loose

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 21 Jul 2014 95,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyre valves starting to perish

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

n/s rear brake pad shim loose

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,147 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

slight bind on front brakes,suspect pads low

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,085 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

n/s rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 85,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

n/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,219 miles

n/s front tyre slightly perished

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre slightly perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2010 66,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 64,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,711 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 64,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 64,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 64,187 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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K587 WFD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K587 WFD, 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 K587 WFD registered?

K587 WFD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1993.

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