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K993 KNN

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,892 mi
Last recorded106,892 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK993 KNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 106,892 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,365 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 91,565 miles

Emissions not tested CO TOO HIGH TO CONTINUE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged UNDER BONNET FOULING ON DOWNPIPE (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,864 miles

Front suspension and steering components corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,422 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 77,303 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 76,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,634 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 72,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,565 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,388 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

stone chip front number plate

Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,178 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2006 65,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 KNN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KNN, 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 K993 KNN registered?

K993 KNN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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