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K81 FHH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 FHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,564 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts & both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,305 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 74,607 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,549 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,401 miles

brake pipes coated in protective cover

rear sills corroding advise attention

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,552 miles

both rear sills starting to corrode

brake pipes coated in protective cover

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,397 miles

brake pipes coated in protective cover

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,057 miles

most brake pipes covered in grease.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

most brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,513 miles

most brake pipes covered in grease.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

most brake pipes covered in grease.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,729 miles

battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,719 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,428 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,325 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 59,324 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,235 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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K81 FHH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K81 FHH, 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 K81 FHH registered?

K81 FHH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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