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K175 SNP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,379 mi
Last recorded178,379 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK175 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 178,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracking to tyres

exhaust bracket is corroded of the exhaust

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 14 May 2019 175,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2018 171,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 24 May 2018 171,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 14 Jun 2017 168,032 miles

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 5 Jun 2017 168,028 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 19 May 2016 159,699 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Some corrosion on sills

Pass 25 Apr 2015 150,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 137,558 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 129,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 129,500 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 128,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 125,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 125,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 107,918 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 104,984 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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K175 SNP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K175 SNP, 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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K175 SNP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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