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K863 YOD

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,162 mi
Last recorded218,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK863 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 218,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 217,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 216,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 213,560 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 211,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 209,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 206,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 206,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 203,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 201,138 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 201,138 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 198,568 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 198,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working wire brocken in boot (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 194,790 miles

all discs rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2014 192,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 186,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 178,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 170,708 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 170,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,796 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 162,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 154,704 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 154,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 145,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 136,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 128,113 miles

Imbalance on front brakes close to limits

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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K863 YOD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K863 YOD, 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 K863 YOD registered?

K863 YOD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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