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K599 RCV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,213 mi
Last recorded104,213 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK599 RCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 104,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 102,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 101,857 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,043 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 of the 4 group of brake lines going towards rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,319 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 23 Sep 2019 99,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,377 miles

n/s side repeater dim

track rod end rubbers perished

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,377 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at previous patch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at previous patch (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

n/s side repeater dim

track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 96,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 95,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,868 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,273 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play O/s steering

Underside of vehicle; steering, suspension, & braking components at various stages of corrosion

Windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Aug 2011 92,134 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play O/s steering

Underside of vehicle; steering, suspension, & braking components at various stages of corrosion

Windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,988 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 88,566 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 87,183 miles

rear tyres perished and splitting

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 87,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch slave cylinder leak

rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 19 Jan 2007 86,570 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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K599 RCV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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