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K718 UCC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK718 UCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,988 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 117,998 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL MARKED IN YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 116,176 miles

hand brake needs attention only just made requierments

Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,619 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 99,593 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,628 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,963 miles

Centre vehicle repair has been undersilled

Fail 15 Jul 2016 69,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,627 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,370 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 50,361 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 49,957 miles

nearside number plate light deteriated

rear brake pads low

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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K718 UCC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K718 UCC, 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 K718 UCC registered?

K718 UCC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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