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K599 RBP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,096 mi
Last recorded66,096 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK599 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 66,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,516 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,343 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,343 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,284 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 55,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,094 miles

2 front tyres cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2013 52,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,165 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,988 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,996 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 48,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2008 45,229 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 44,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 43,393 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 43,393 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K599 RBP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K599 RBP, 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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K599 RBP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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