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K314 VDH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,059 mi
Last recorded149,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 VDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 149,059 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 149,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 149,725 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 149,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 142,178 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 142,171 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and chassis section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,092 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 134,087 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,460 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 117,459 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,142 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,476 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 97,811 miles

both rear sills previously repaired

Pass 17 Apr 2010 96,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished washer bottle insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2010 96,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished . both sills have had repair done and finished with filler

Pass 11 Mar 2009 94,260 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 94,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,884 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 84,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,011 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 78,008 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

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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K314 VDH 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 60.9%.

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 K314 VDH, 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 K314 VDH registered?

K314 VDH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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