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K954 KRB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,996 mi
Last recorded141,996 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK954 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 141,996 miles

Exhaust emissions tested as non cat

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 137,797 miles

Exhaust emissions tested as non cat

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 137,797 miles

Exhaust emissions tested as non cat

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,412 miles

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

emissions tested to v5 year of manufacture 1993

Fail 9 Jan 2024 136,403 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 133,176 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 133,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 130,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,730 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 120,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 119,867 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 13 Jun 2017 119,661 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 119,661 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 119,367 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 119,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

all 4 tyres perrished

Fail 4 Jun 2011 119,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres have small cracks in tread/side wall!

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

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 111,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 107,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 102,955 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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K954 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K954 KRB, 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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K954 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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