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K237 CNE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,426 mi
Last recorded209,426 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK237 CNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 209,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on suspension components

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 May 2022 209,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 207,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 206,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 206,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 11 Jul 2019 204,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 204,811 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 204,766 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 202,418 miles

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 28 Jun 2017 202,418 miles

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 188,424 miles

heat shield loose

rear discs rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2014 183,706 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 183,648 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 180,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 175,328 miles

Both front inner brake pipes starting to corrode

O/S rear brake disc corroded

Washer a little week O/S front

Fail 18 Sep 2012 175,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front inner brake pipes starting to corrode

O/S rear brake disc corroded

Washer a little week O/S front

Pass 22 Jul 2011 160,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 146,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2010 146,813 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre exhaust mounting detached

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 146,388 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 146,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 143,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 134,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 120,934 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 105,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 105,485 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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K237 CNE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K237 CNE, 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 K237 CNE registered?

K237 CNE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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