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K199 YPE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,979 mi
Last recorded132,979 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK199 YPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 132,979 miles

Nearside car has side skirts fitted so cant see outer sill

Offside car has side skirt fitted so can see outer sill

Pass 7 May 2016 131,262 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 129,413 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2010 129,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear disc badly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 128,093 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 124,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Please be advised the front and rear subframe areas are heavly corroded and will require monitoring.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 123,014 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 123,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 117,311 miles

surface corrosion to all steering and suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2005 107,361 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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K199 YPE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K199 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K199 YPE registered?

K199 YPE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K199 YPE safe to buy?

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