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K808 DJB

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK808 DJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 123,666 miles

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 123,657 miles

Central Front Front number plate not fitted vertically

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Subframe dented (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear area of sill repaired but still some evidence of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush badly perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch has some corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear area of sill repaired but some evidence of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,575 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some surface corrosion on underside and evidence on sills of repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,544 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 122,057 miles

29% BRAKE IMBALANCE REAR AXLE

Pass 8 Oct 2016 121,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 121,542 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

N/S SILL AREA CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2014 120,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 119,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 118,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 118,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 116,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 115,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 114,888 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe, parkbrake travel requires adjusting

Fail 12 Nov 2008 114,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

parkbrake travel requires adjusting, surface corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe at flexible brake hose

Pass 19 Oct 2007 114,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 114,196 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

underside of vehicle could do with wax oil.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 112,706 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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K808 DJB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 K808 DJB, 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 K808 DJB registered?

K808 DJB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K808 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K808 DJB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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