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K832 EUX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,007 mi
Last recorded164,007 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK832 EUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 164,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 162,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 162,992 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 161,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 161,106 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 161,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 160,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 60,386 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 160,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 159,901 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 159,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,171 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 158,688 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 158,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 157,060 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 154,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 150,437 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 146,209 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 146,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 143,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 139,189 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 139,189 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 131,697 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 131,697 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,994 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 114,453 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 108,781 miles

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

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

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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K832 EUX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K832 EUX, 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 K832 EUX registered?

K832 EUX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K832 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K832 EUX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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