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K620 SLW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,981 mi
Last recorded71,981 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK620 SLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,981 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 71,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,757 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 71,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 71,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 71,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 71,494 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 71,494 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 71,117 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 71,116 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,086 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,976 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 70,976 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,964 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 67,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 131,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 57,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corroision on osr outter sill

Fail 14 Aug 2007 51,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corroision on osr outter sill

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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K620 SLW 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 K620 SLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K620 SLW registered?

K620 SLW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K620 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K620 SLW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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