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K18 SED

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,676 mi
Last recorded96,676 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 SED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,676 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight play detected at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Fail 13 Apr 2019 96,676 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight play detected at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,680 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,963 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight under bodycorrosion at rear

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,699 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 80,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,915 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,958 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

high level brake light inop

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,494 miles

runout on front brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,898 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 64,898 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

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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K18 SED is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K18 SED, 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 K18 SED registered?

K18 SED is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K18 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 SED shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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