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K94 BON

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,258 mi
Last recorded150,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK94 BON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 150,258 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 150,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 149,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 149,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 149,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 149,536 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 149,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 148,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 130,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Fail 15 Jun 2018 124,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Pass 12 May 2012 114,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 110,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 105,751 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 105,741 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 101,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 97,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 76,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 76,946 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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K94 BON is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K94 BON, 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 K94 BON registered?

K94 BON is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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