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K207 DTM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

199,832 mi
Last recorded199,832 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK207 DTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 199,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 197,222 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced corrosion in both sills

Fail 1 Apr 2014 197,148 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced corrosion in both sills

Pass 27 Apr 2013 191,934 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 191,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 177,191 miles

both rear closing panels corroded.

front brake imbalance.

mid exhaust bracket broken loose.

n/s door mirror missing.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

o/s mid sill corroded.

o/s rear arch corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 177,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal bent

passenger mirror missing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 168,689 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 168,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f mirror insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2009 160,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 160,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 151,156 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 151,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 138,440 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 138,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 128,460 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 128,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s wing mirror loose †n/s/f indicator cracked

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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K207 DTM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K207 DTM, 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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K207 DTM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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