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K17 GLW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,961 mi
Last recorded106,961 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 GLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

several parts of body corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,389 miles

main/dipped beam switch worn

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear chassis rails corroded

rear of o/s outer door sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,141 miles

Oil leak ()

rear coil springs corroded

rear of outer door sill corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Fail 21 Apr 2017 102,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear coil springs corroded

rear of outer door sill corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,959 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust leak at rear silencer.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,353 miles

slight exhaust leak from rear silencer.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,342 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 87,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 86,675 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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K17 GLW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K17 GLW, 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 K17 GLW registered?

K17 GLW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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