MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,503 miAbove average mileage for this year
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cracks in o/s/r tyre
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in o/s/r tyre
All tyres showing signs of cracking & perishing on outer sidewalls
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion where visable
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front brake binding slightly but not affecting braking efficiency
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Some of metal brake pipes have been painted/greased not allowing full inspection
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
All tyres showing signs of cracking & perishing on outer sidewalls
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion where visable
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front brake binding slightly but not affecting braking efficiency
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Some of metal brake pipes have been painted/greased not allowing full inspection
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
All tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing on outer sidewalls
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipes painted/greased not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing on outer sidewalls
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipes painted/greased not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front brake binding slightly
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
metal brake pipes greased or painted black
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
metal brake pipes greased or painted black
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear o/s parking brake not working
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K101 YOP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 K101 YOP, 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 K101 YOP registered?
K101 YOP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1993.
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