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K358 BRJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,577 mi
Last recorded159,577 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK358 BRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 159,577 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sill slightly corroded

front brake disc corroded

near side rear brake disc corroded

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight damage to front window

Pass 13 Sep 2016 147,155 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 147,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 138,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 138,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 137,737 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 137,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 136,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 136,894 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn below 1,6 mm on inner tread area

rear brake disc are corrodded'pitted and past there service life' advise renewal together with new brake pads

Pass 11 Aug 2011 132,005 miles

rear brake disc and pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 129,806 miles

rear brake disc poor

pin hole in off side rear cv boot

Fail 17 Aug 2010 129,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

pin hole in off side rear cv boot

rear brake disc poor

Pass 19 May 2009 127,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2009 127,129 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 125,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2006 122,846 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 122,846 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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K358 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K358 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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K358 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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