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H491 KDB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

262,254 mi
Last recorded262,254 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 262,254 miles

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

nearside rear outer seal weak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 259,868 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 259,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 250,070 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Fail 7 Jun 2011 250,049 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Pass 14 May 2010 240,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust badly corroded

front and rear anti roll bar corroded

front wipers split

fuel lines from tank corroded

metal brake pipes front to rear corroded

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake discs badly corroded/worn

throttle pedal mounting bracket deteriorated(has been repaired /welded)

Fail 13 May 2010 240,060 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust badly corroded

front and rear anti roll bar corroded

front wipers split

fuel lines from tank corroded

metal brake pipes front to rear corroded

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake discs badly corroded/worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 200,505 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 230,301 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 219,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 200,020 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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H491 KDB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H491 KDB, 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 H491 KDB registered?

H491 KDB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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