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K104 RGP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,973 mi
Last recorded173,973 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK104 RGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2010 173,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 173,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 159,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 130,886 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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K104 RGP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K104 RGP, 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 K104 RGP registered?

K104 RGP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K104 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K104 RGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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