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CAP 86T

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 86T
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 119,030 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 118,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 115,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 115,416 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 113,896 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 113,891 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 107,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floor,to sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2005 106,718 miles

CORROSION FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CRADLES ,WISHBONES AND COMPONENTS.REC,WAX-OYL PROTECTION

Fail 6 Jun 2005 106,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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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CAP 86T is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAP 86T, 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 CAP 86T registered?

CAP 86T is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 1993.

Is CAP 86T safe to buy?

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