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K770 UKN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK770 UKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,292 miles

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 1 Nov 2024 100,057 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 100,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,276 miles

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 26 Oct 2022 99,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,951 miles

hand brake parking lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 97,137 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLOW IN ACTION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 95,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,838 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORODDED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES C0RRODED

GENERAL CORROSSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

GENERAL CORROSSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 94,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORODDED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES C0RRODED

GENERAL CORROSSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

GENERAL CORROSSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,841 miles

General underbody corrosion to front & rear suspension units

N/S/F Tyre showing signs on perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,009 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 88,798 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 88,039 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 88,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 83,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 81,110 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL CORRODING

Pass 19 Aug 2005 75,771 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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K770 UKN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K770 UKN, 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 K770 UKN registered?

K770 UKN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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