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K312 BRJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

171,476 mi
Last recorded171,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK312 BRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 171,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 171,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 167,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

head lamps corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edges advise replace and check tracking

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r inner and outer sill ends corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2017 167,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

head lamps corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edges advise replace and check tracking

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r inner and outer sill ends corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2016 162,867 miles

Both sides front floor, both sides rear sections inner and outer sills all corroded

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Nearside front (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 162,819 miles

Steering rack gaiter split Offside front (2.2.D.2d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (2.2.C.1c)

Both sides front floor, both sides rear sections inner and outer sills all corroded

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Nearside front (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 151,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody components are lightly corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 151,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody components are lightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 139,483 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,979 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 133,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 120,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,461 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 111,461 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,093 miles

Handbrake travel higher than expected

Pass 13 Jun 2009 104,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 102,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 145,390 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 145,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 145,368 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 145,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads low , evidence of nsr brake overheating

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2006 140,065 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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K312 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 K312 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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K312 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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