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K85 TDL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,603 mi
Last recorded102,603 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 TDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 102,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2025 102,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside severe surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2025 102,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside severe surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 101,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 90,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 89,216 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,171 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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K85 TDL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K85 TDL, 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 K85 TDL registered?

K85 TDL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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