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K796 UKN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,468 mi
Last recorded70,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 UKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 70,468 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 69,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,635 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 68,632 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 65,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight knock from steering full lock

various suspension components corroded and bushes/covers deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,333 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 65,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension bushes starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2018 64,494 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded

number plate light dim n/s/r

rear brake pads look low o/s/r

Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,493 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f inner sill corroded and has a hole

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,163 miles

front suspension arms and rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 63,158 miles

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

front suspension arms and rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,865 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,232 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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K796 UKN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K796 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.

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K796 UKN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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