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K995 RLO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,902 mi
Last recorded87,902 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK995 RLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,862 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,876 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,842 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,050 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,824 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,157 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,229 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,503 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,094 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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K995 RLO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K995 RLO, 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

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What year was K995 RLO registered?

K995 RLO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K995 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K995 RLO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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