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K326 EJB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

148,366 mi
Last recorded148,366 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK326 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 148,366 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRASKE PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE JUDDER

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 144,916 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES UNDERSEALED/PAINTED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING OR CONECTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

UNDER SIDE OF CAR STARTING TO CORROD

Fail 4 Sep 2010 144,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES UNDERSEALED/PAINTED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING OR CONECTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

UNDER SIDE OF CAR STARTING TO CORROD

Pass 10 Jun 2009 142,345 miles

the nearside windscreen washer pipe is leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2009 142,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake imbalance- the offside front brake is recording- 110 whilst the nearside front brake is recording- 200

the nearside windscreen washer pipe is leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2008 136,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 136,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 117,736 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 117,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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K326 EJB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 K326 EJB, 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 K326 EJB registered?

K326 EJB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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