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K332 XJB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK332 XJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 81,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,183 miles

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

general light corrosion to all front and rear suspension

Fail 3 Aug 2021 80,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general light corrosion to all front and rear suspension

Pass 30 May 2012 79,811 miles

n/s/f tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2011 79,806 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 79,806 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,479 miles

Front and rear brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 26 May 2009 78,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,064 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 78,061 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 75,246 miles

Alternator not charging battery

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K332 XJB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K332 XJB, 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 K332 XJB registered?

K332 XJB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is K332 XJB safe to buy?

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