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K611 OWV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,676 mi
Last recorded195,676 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK611 OWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 195,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 195,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 194,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 194,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 194,201 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 194,076 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 193,075 miles

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 190,219 miles

Engine oil leak noted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 186,700 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 186,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 183,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 179,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 179,615 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 175,863 miles

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

both track rod end dust covers in poor condition

nearside front upper and lower ball joint covers starting to perish

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 10 Aug 2012 175,863 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both track rod end dust covers in poor condition

nearside front upper and lower ball joint covers starting to perish

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2011 170,906 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 166,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 160,283 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 160,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 154,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 154,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 148,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre right on legial limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 148,773 miles

Front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

O/S/R tyre right on legial limit

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 104,402 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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K611 OWV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K611 OWV, 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 K611 OWV registered?

K611 OWV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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