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K733 JJN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

143,750 mi
Last recorded143,750 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK733 JJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 143,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 140,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is a heavily modified race car

Fail 21 Oct 2021 129,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,850 miles

all rear anti roll bar drop link dust covers starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

vehicle has been lowered and wont fit into brake tester so decelerometer test has been done

Pass 20 Apr 2019 124,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 111,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,641 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 108,638 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,164 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,702 miles

all brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,128 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,991 miles

all tyre outer walls starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,254 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 87,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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K733 JJN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K733 JJN, 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 K733 JJN registered?

K733 JJN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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