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K97 CNK

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,551 mi
Last recorded79,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 CNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,551 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 79,551 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 79,037 miles

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

Registration plate insecure BOTH (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 79,000 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

general surface rusting of suspension components under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2023 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

general surface rusting of suspension components under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,489 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 75,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,886 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 73,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 72,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,209 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 67,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,406 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 62,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,619 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,815 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 56,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,941 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 50,941 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,384 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 45,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,466 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear caliper sticking when parkimg brake operates

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear caliper sticking when parkimg brake operates

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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K97 CNK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K97 CNK, 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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K97 CNK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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