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K735 RCR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,869 mi
Last recorded148,869 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK735 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 148,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 136,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 136,545 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 136,061 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 135,188 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 134,294 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 133,685 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 132,554 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 131,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,799 miles

Front pads getting low

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,185 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 127,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 124,581 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 124,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 122,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,997 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 119,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 117,631 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 115,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 114,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 111,941 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 111,941 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres @ 2mm plus scuffed around inner edges †185/60x14 ('H' rated)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 170,372 miles

front No. plate cracked plu nearside fixing screw missing

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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K735 RCR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K735 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 K735 RCR registered?

K735 RCR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K735 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K735 RCR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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