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K881 SWP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK881 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 96,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,680 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 90,640 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,873 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 89,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,880 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm in places

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 78,104 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 78,103 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,272 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,342 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)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,028 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,409 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,230 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges - suggest tracking check - wearing close to legal limits

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,230 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges - suggest tracking check - wearing close to legal limits

Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,653 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,086 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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K881 SWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K881 SWP, 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 K881 SWP registered?

K881 SWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K881 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K881 SWP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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