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K212 BRJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,888 mi
Last recorded198,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK212 BRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 198,888 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 188,618 miles

Corrosion repairs to vehicle structure

Front suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 179,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 178,390 miles

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 178,390 miles

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

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 174,440 miles

Head light patterns starting to deteriorate due to poor reflectors

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 174,440 miles

Head light patterns starting to deteriorate due to poor reflectors

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 169,006 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 169,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 163,294 miles

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

engine tapperty on idle

front tyres lightly perished

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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K212 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K212 BRJ, 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 K212 BRJ registered?

K212 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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