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K371 JNV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,231 mi
Last recorded164,231 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 JNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 164,231 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Two places (6.1.2 (a))

Front wings corroded near sill mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 164,231 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Two places (6.1.2 (a))

Front wings corroded near sill mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 160,129 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 155,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 148,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 148,602 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,571 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 141,571 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 139,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 134,746 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 129,538 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 129,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 127,647 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 124,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake disc.s corroded not affecting performance

Pass 23 Jul 2009 119,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 108,341 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 108,331 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 100,124 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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K371 JNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 K371 JNV, 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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K371 JNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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