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K167 LMY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

181,382 mi
Last recorded181,382 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK167 LMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 181,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner seal starting to rust

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner seal starting to rust

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 180,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 178,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 177,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 175,556 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 175,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 174,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 172,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 170,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 167,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 164,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 160,407 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 155,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 151,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,504 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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K167 LMY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K167 LMY, 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 K167 LMY registered?

K167 LMY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K167 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K167 LMY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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