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K163 SWP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,723 mi
Last recorded145,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 145,723 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 145,716 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 144,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 143,889 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 140,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hazard switch sticking

Fail 10 May 2007 140,228 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hazard switch sticking

Pass 5 Apr 2006 137,845 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 137,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Corrosion to floor

Stick on number plate fitted to front

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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K163 SWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K163 SWP, 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 K163 SWP registered?

K163 SWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K163 SWP safe to buy?

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