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K342 CUX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,021 mi
Last recorded57,021 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK342 CUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,021 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 56,983 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,759 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,663 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 54,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 53,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,371 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,651 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 52,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 52,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 51,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,271 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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K342 CUX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K342 CUX, 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 K342 CUX registered?

K342 CUX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1993.

Is K342 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K342 CUX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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