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K180 PFB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,542 mi
Last recorded123,542 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK180 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 123,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 123,540 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 120,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 120,552 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

***** strong advise ***** both rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2007 119,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 115,538 miles

BOTH SILLS CORRODING AT REAR,OFFSIDE WORSE.

Fail 3 Mar 2006 115,455 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

BOTH SILLS CORRODING AT REAR,OFFSIDE WORSE.

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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K180 PFB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K180 PFB, 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 K180 PFB registered?

K180 PFB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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