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K993 HVV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,204 mi
Last recorded143,204 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK993 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,204 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 142,541 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 141,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 138,714 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,410 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,822 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 131,775 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,585 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 124,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,064 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 116,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,262 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Oct 2009 102,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,489 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 88,276 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,839 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,103 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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K993 HVV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K993 HVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K993 HVV?

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What year was K993 HVV registered?

K993 HVV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K993 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K993 HVV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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