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K864 OCA

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

248,776 mi
Last recorded248,776 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK864 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 248,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 4 May 2025 248,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 23 May 2024 244,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 5 Sep 2023 242,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 239,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 236,545 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 231,975 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 228,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 226,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 220,803 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 214,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 209,483 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 209,483 miles

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

Centre Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 203,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 200,383 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 200,383 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 194,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 189,753 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 189,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 183,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 178,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 174,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 173,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 157,915 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 157,915 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K864 OCA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K864 OCA, 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 K864 OCA registered?

K864 OCA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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