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K135 FNT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,283 mi
Last recorded216,283 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK135 FNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 216,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage on o/s/f wing

imbalance on front brakes 22%

Pass 5 May 2011 210,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on all under body componants

imbalance on front brakes just in limits

Pass 1 May 2010 204,151 miles

center and rear chassis damaged

engine oil leaks

nearside headlamp condensated

non standard number plates fitted

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 21 May 2009 197,455 miles

front pads staring to wear low

near side headlight set on upper limit

Pass 30 Apr 2008 184,770 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 184,770 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 174,386 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 153,526 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 153,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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K135 FNT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K135 FNT, 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 K135 FNT registered?

K135 FNT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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