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K824 EYX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK824 EYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 98,726 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 98,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 97,064 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 97,064 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,986 miles

advise attention to corrosion on offside lower wing pannel

front under tray insecure advise attention

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,619 miles

corrosion on offside front lower wing pannel

Fail 28 Jun 2013 96,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on offside front lower wing pannel

Pass 29 Apr 2012 96,067 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 95,117 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

advise all tyres perrished/CRACKED IN POOR CONDITION

advise front and rear wishbone bushes perrished/cracked

advise oil leaks across engine and gaerbox

advise underbody and brake pipes greased/shultz

nearside wingmirror insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 91,744 miles

adv. All 4 tyres splitting inbetween treads.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 91,744 miles

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

adv. All 4 tyres splitting inbetween treads.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,587 miles

nearside brake showing signs of binding

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Jun 2007 87,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

suspension components on vehicle underside corroded †front brakes just in balance readings †surface corrosion on metal brake pipes †nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,234 miles

suspension components on vehicle underside corroded †front brakes just in balance readings †surface corrosion on metal brake pipes †nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,305 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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K824 EYX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K824 EYX, 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 K824 EYX registered?

K824 EYX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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