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K941 FYO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,765 mi
Last recorded151,765 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK941 FYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 151,765 miles

oil leak

susp arms and sub frames corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 151,544 miles

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

front and rear sub frame very rusty

suspension very rusty

Fail 8 May 2025 151,541 miles

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

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

front and rear sub frame very rusty

suspension very rusty

Pass 10 May 2024 151,421 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front lower ball joint dust covers poor

suspension rusty

Pass 15 May 2023 151,308 miles

front + rear suspension rusty

Pass 12 May 2022 150,552 miles

oil leak

suspension rusty

Pass 14 May 2021 148,997 miles

both front wings very rusty

front + rear suspension very rusty

Pass 15 May 2020 147,756 miles

front number plate poor

underside rusty

Fail 14 May 2020 147,754 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

front number plate poor

underside rusty

Pass 16 May 2019 146,078 miles

both inner sills rusty

front sills rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 17 May 2018 144,185 miles

brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 11 May 2017 141,909 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes rusty

all dust covers poor

both sills rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 139,522 miles

REAR SUSPENSION VERY RUSTY

Pass 21 May 2015 137,405 miles

front + rear suspension very rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 135,081 miles

both inner sills rusty

rear pads low

Pass 24 May 2013 133,742 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 20 May 2013 133,704 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r footbrake on limit rear closing panels cororded sill to floors corroded rear facing panels cororded

Pass 16 May 2012 131,874 miles

rear pads low rear facing panels corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 129,105 miles

both rear sills badly corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 126,564 miles

both rear closing panels rusty

both rear sills very rusty

rear pads low

Pass 21 May 2009 123,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 120,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 115,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 112,219 miles

nearside headlight on low limit

offside headlight cracked and condensated

slight rust front and rear subframes

Fail 23 May 2006 111,802 miles

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

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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K941 FYO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 K941 FYO, 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 K941 FYO registered?

K941 FYO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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