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K368 KRB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

232,357 mi
Last recorded232,357 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK368 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 232,357 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split on ends

both n/s and o/s inner rear sills have slight corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2016 232,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split on ends

both n/s and o/s inner rear sills have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 219,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low in resevoir

Fail 1 Oct 2015 219,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low in resevoir

Pass 29 Sep 2014 207,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 195,228 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 195,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 182,794 miles

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Fail 26 Sep 2012 182,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Sep 2011 174,289 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 174,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 174,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 161,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 161,292 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 144,629 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 144,323 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 129,013 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 129,013 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 106,824 miles

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

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

off side front wiper in poor condition but still clears screen

Pass 28 Sep 2005 91,853 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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K368 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K368 KRB, 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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K368 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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