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A13 TAC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

188,492 mi
Last recorded188,492 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 188,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2015 184,739 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 184,739 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 177,075 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 177,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 171,590 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,378 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 163,738 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 155,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges,possible tracking

Fail 10 Sep 2009 15,513 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges,possible tracking

Pass 11 Sep 2008 144,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 130,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 130,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 110,473 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 110,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front disc pitted

front pads appear low

Pass 2 Aug 2005 106,782 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 106,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre 2mm and thin on the inside edge

offside front tyre 2mm and thin on the inside edge

scrape on nearside of windscreen

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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A13 TAC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 TAC, 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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A13 TAC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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