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K208 SGC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,230 mi
Last recorded55,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,083 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,807 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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K208 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K208 SGC, 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 K208 SGC registered?

K208 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K208 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K208 SGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K208 SGC have outstanding finance?

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