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K237 PFB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,457 mi
Last recorded185,457 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK237 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 185,457 miles

Drivers window faulty.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 184,610 miles

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

front road spring not matched pair

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 27 Mar 2007 184,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 183,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 182,950 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s outer sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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 PFB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PFB, 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 PFB registered?

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

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