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K974 FUL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,590 mi
Last recorded86,590 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 FUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,590 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner siils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 86,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner siils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,838 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under neath coverd in wax oil

Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,655 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner /outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,115 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 81,113 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,834 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 74,828 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,738 miles

stone chips on screen

Fail 24 Feb 2015 71,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

stone chips on screen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,166 miles

stone chips on screen

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on all suspension eg,arms legs,hubs,calipers,springs,subframes

stone chips on screen

Pass 7 May 2010 64,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 64,133 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,923 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 62,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 26,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2006 58,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K974 FUL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 K974 FUL, 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 K974 FUL registered?

K974 FUL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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