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K719 EVX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,772 mi
Last recorded130,772 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK719 EVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 130,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,973 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2023 124,780 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2022 123,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 122,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 122,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,456 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing / split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 116,792 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill / bottom of wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing / split (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill / bottom of wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing / split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 115,157 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 115,159 miles

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

Offside and nearside outer sills, rear end have corrosion but not considered excessive

Offside and nearside track rod ends dust cover are deteriorated

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,672 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,666 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,633 miles

Both nearside ball joint gaitors detrioated

Offside lower ball joint gaiter detrioated

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 108,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both nearside ball joint gaitors detrioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside lower ball joint gaiter detrioated

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,912 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 102,953 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 102,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 98,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 92,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 87,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,248 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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K719 EVX 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 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K719 EVX, 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 K719 EVX registered?

K719 EVX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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