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K691 OFM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK691 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 126,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,258 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 125,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 124,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,490 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 124,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,021 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 120,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,065 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 104,948 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 104,948 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,196 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 100,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 101,347 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 101,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,708 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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K691 OFM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K691 OFM, 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 K691 OFM registered?

K691 OFM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K691 OFM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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