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K821 MGJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,493 mi
Last recorded137,493 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK821 MGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 137,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on rear of sill

Offside Rear slight corrosion on rear of sill

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 136,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 135,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 133,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in body and chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2017 132,334 miles

slight corrosion in inner and outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2016 129,616 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

body has slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2015 127,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 127,817 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 121,071 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 118,921 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 116,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 114,155 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 111,039 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both outer sills rusty

some test items not visable

Pass 5 Feb 2007 105,297 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,358 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 98,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K821 MGJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K821 MGJ, 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 K821 MGJ registered?

K821 MGJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K821 MGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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