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K96 WPC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,258 mi
Last recorded101,258 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK96 WPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,101 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner rear inner sills (5.2.6)

noise from engine on fast idle

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,558 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished

OSR tyre cracked in tread

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 99,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished

OSR tyre cracked in tread

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,039 miles

Light corrosion on body around rear subframe

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 90,165 miles

evidence of corrosion developing at rear inner and outer sills... seatbelt prescribed areas

evidence of oil leak(s)

evidence of wear/movement at nearside rack inner joint.. monitor advised...

front discs appear worn/thin........

rear roadsprings heavily corroded...

surface corrosion to steel brake pipes across rear ssubframe... and right + left hand front...........

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,746 miles

all suspension is evidently surface corroded/general..

evidence of minimal wear/movement in n/s rack inner ball joint..

front pads appear low discs corroded front...

rear pads appear low/discs corroded rear...

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,762 miles

n0te all brake pads worn to 2/3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2007 68,256 miles

corrosion in n/s outer sill at rear

front and rear discs aged/corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,812 miles

rear discs corrroded †front number plate is cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2005 61,358 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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K96 WPC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K96 WPC, 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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K96 WPC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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