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K341 VWD

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,306 mi
Last recorded142,306 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK341 VWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 142,306 miles

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 135,252 miles

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2023 121,984 miles

Floor to sills has general age related corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,189 miles

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 26 May 2021 110,800 miles

Underside has general age related coprroion

Pass 12 May 2020 101,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 93,372 miles

All suspension components have general age related corrosion

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 84,652 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has general corrosion in various areas

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,891 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,840 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 72,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,554 miles

front tyres 2mm at worst point

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 69,522 miles

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

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

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

front tyres 2mm at worst point

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,219 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 60,171 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,367 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 58,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,831 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 55,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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K341 VWD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K341 VWD, 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 K341 VWD registered?

K341 VWD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1993.

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