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K308 RGT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,024 mi
Last recorded181,024 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK308 RGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 181,024 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 181,024 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 180,828 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 180,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working switch also needs some form of identification. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 180,010 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 180,010 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 179,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 179,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 178,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 170,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 166,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 156,630 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 155,294 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 135,677 miles

front brakes out of balance (23%)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 113,120 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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K308 RGT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K308 RGT, 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 K308 RGT registered?

K308 RGT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K308 RGT safe to buy?

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