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K927 SWP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK927 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,025 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,990 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 128,990 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates with position lights (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 128,311 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 128,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper missing part of swept area and blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade hits bottom trim

Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 127,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,885 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 120,691 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,514 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 119,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 119,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 118,552 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 118,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 117,248 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 115,633 miles

front brake pads worn

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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K927 SWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K927 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 K927 SWP registered?

K927 SWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K927 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K927 SWP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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