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K894 SLA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,041 mi
Last recorded63,041 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK894 SLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 63,041 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades starting to split/smear (3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2025 62,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,720 miles

Brake fluid is getting dirty

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker moved to top of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen washer not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 62,720 miles

Brake fluid is getting dirty

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker moved to top of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen washer not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,544 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,761 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,312 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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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K894 SLA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K894 SLA, 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 K894 SLA registered?

K894 SLA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K894 SLA safe to buy?

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