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K345 YFV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK345 YFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,716 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 79,761 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,461 miles

perishing of stabiliser link rubbers.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 78,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 78,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 77,810 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 77,803 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2010 76,297 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,562 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 72,557 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 68,984 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,986 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 60,990 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 60,990 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K345 YFV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K345 YFV, 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 K345 YFV registered?

K345 YFV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K345 YFV safe to buy?

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