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K709 RCR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,156 mi
Last recorded161,156 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK709 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 161,156 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 161,153 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 160,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 159,444 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 158,569 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 158,569 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 154,799 miles

Offside Front arch panel corroded near sill

Fail 5 Nov 2021 154,792 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding 2x (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front arch panel corroded near sill

Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,712 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 148,712 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 143,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 143,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 141,169 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 138,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 138,797 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 136,514 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 133,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 129,642 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 126,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 121,593 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 113,902 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 24 Oct 2005 113,902 miles

advise rear silencer baffles loose

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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K709 RCR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 K709 RCR, 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 K709 RCR registered?

K709 RCR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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