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K798 OWV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,591 mi
Last recorded169,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 OWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 169,591 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 169,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 1 Mar 2025 164,414 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 150,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 146,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 135,355 miles

offside front tyre is showing wear on the inner edge

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

unabale to find engine in EGA database- non cat procedure taken

Pass 26 Feb 2018 128,040 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 124,745 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 112,746 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 112,746 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 100,890 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2012 90,067 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 80,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 80,540 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,747 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,167 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 77,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 75,796 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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K798 OWV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K798 OWV, 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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K798 OWV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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