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K808 OAE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,205 mi
Last recorded85,205 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK808 OAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,944 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 84,935 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf & osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 84,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 84,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 83,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 82,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,393 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,285 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 79,429 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,429 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 75,912 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 75,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 725,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Fail 13 May 2013 725,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 14 May 2012 68,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,039 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,820 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2005 40,032 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 OAE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OAE, 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 K808 OAE registered?

K808 OAE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K808 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K808 OAE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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