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K185 KRB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,336 mi
Last recorded185,336 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 185,336 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 185,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 136,391 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 136,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 122,340 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2008 122,037 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2007 109,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2007 109,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,215 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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K185 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K185 KRB, 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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K185 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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