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K875 EAK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK875 EAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 76,492 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,035 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 75,028 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,686 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,075 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,984 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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,801 miles

both rear tyres getting low

metal brake pipes pitted

nearside front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 28 May 2005 53,192 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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K875 EAK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 K875 EAK, 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 K875 EAK registered?

K875 EAK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K875 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K875 EAK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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