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K359 HRP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,377 mi
Last recorded99,377 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 HRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,377 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 99,375 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,633 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 3 May 2019 89,226 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,668 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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K359 HRP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K359 HRP, 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 K359 HRP registered?

K359 HRP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K359 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K359 HRP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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