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K363 FYL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,557 mi
Last recorded161,557 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK363 FYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 161,557 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 161,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills - holed but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills holed but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2015 159,490 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 155,934 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 155,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 153,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 153,870 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 152,572 miles

** nearside front tyre outer edge puncture **

** offside rear inner sill holed and corroded but outside prescribed area **

exhaust system deteriorating front to back

offside front brake disc warped

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 152,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

** nearside front tyre outer edge puncture **

** offside rear inner sill holed and corroded but outside prescribed area **

exhaust system deteriorating front to back

offside front brake disc warped

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 148,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 148,440 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 143,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to both outer door sills

Fail 8 May 2010 143,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 141,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 141,300 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 129,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 129,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 117,738 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 109,050 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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K363 FYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K363 FYL, 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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K363 FYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1993.

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