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K58 PGO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK58 PGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 98,013 miles

floor and sills corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 98,013 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and both floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor and sills corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,887 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 97,887 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,296 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,021 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,952 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 84,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 80,818 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 76,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,839 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Aug 2009 70,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,738 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 69,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emissions only just passed poss cat problem

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,129 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 69,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front bottom ball joints rubber perishing †Both rear tyres side wall perishing †N/S/F wing damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,838 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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K58 PGO 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 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K58 PGO, 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 K58 PGO registered?

K58 PGO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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