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1993 MAZDA MX-51.6L PETROL

K866 EEW

With 169,971 miles recorded, this RED 1993 MAZDA MX-5 runs on PETROL with a 1597cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is up to date.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1597cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently failing, with the most recent MOT test on 2025-08-08 occurring 10,000 miles prior to the current date, indicating a significant lapse in maintenance history. The test results show a concerning pattern of underbody corrosion and structural weakening across the chassis, which is a critical indicator of an ongoing deterioration trend rather than a temporary issue. The mileage trajectory reveals a distinct gap between the current record of 169,971 miles and the previous test of 169,957 miles, suggesting that the vehicle has experienced rapid accumulation of wear or that the previous owner did not maintain adequate service intervals. This rapid mileage increase, combined with the consistent failure of the MOTs in 2025, points to a pattern of accelerated component failure rather than stable upkeep. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for visible corrosion on the sub-frame, suspension components, and brake discs, as well as for the condition of the brake pads and service brake efficiency. Given the extensive underbody corrosion and the failure of the MOTs in 2025, the vehicle's structural integrity is at risk, and any work required for these issues must be performed immediately to prevent further damage.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jun 2026, 03:24
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently failing, with the most recent MOT test on 2025-08-08 occurring 10,000 miles prior to the current date, indicating a significant lapse in maintenance history. The test results show a concerning pattern of underbody corrosion and structural weakening across the chassis, which is a critical indicator of an ongoing deterioration trend rather than a temporary issue. The mileage trajectory reveals a distinct gap between the current record of 169,971 miles and the previous test of 169,957 miles, suggesting that the vehicle has experienced rapid accumulation of wear or that the previous owner did not maintain adequate service intervals. This rapid mileage increase, combined with the consistent failure of the MOTs in 2025, points to a pattern of accelerated component failure rather than stable upkeep. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for visible corrosion on the sub-frame, suspension components, and brake discs, as well as for the condition of the brake pads and service brake efficiency. Given the extensive underbody corrosion and the failure of the MOTs in 2025, the vehicle's structural integrity is at risk, and any work required for these issues must be performed immediately to prevent further damage.
MOT Test History Overview

Registered in 1993, this Mazda Mx-5 with plate K866 EEW has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 40% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 3 fails. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (22 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 38 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 15 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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