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K275 BNA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,018 mi
Last recorded163,018 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK275 BNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 163,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 161,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 160,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 159,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 155,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 152,071 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 152,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 148,539 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 142,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 142,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 131,107 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 131,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 116,238 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 110,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 102,338 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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K275 BNA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K275 BNA, 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 K275 BNA registered?

K275 BNA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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