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K183 BRJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,065 mi
Last recorded106,065 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 BRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 106,065 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,751 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

headlight reflectors starting to corrode

oil leaks

rattle rear exhaust box

slight damage n/s /r road wheel rim

Fail 1 Feb 2012 99,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

headlight reflectors starting to corrode

o/s rear brake pads low

o/s rear foot brake reading low

oil leaks

rattle rear exhaust box

slight damage n/s /r road wheel rim

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,151 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 88,142 miles

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

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

Various corrosion build up...

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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K183 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K183 BRJ, 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 K183 BRJ registered?

K183 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K183 BRJ safe to buy?

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