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K386 BRJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 BRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 122,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Fuel pipes underneath becoming corroded

Handbrake effort only just meet pass limit

Suspect radiator leaking

Vehicle generally corroded underneath

Fail 18 Sep 2019 122,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Fuel pipes underneath becoming corroded

Handbrake effort only just meet pass limit

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspect radiator leaking

Vehicle generally corroded underneath

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

tyres poor and perished

vehicle generally in very poor corroded condition underneath

Fail 28 Aug 2018 114,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn low, perished and cracked

vehicle generally in corroded condition underneath

Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,939 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low 3mm.185/60/14

o/s/r tyre perished

oil and coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,774 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 15 Apr 2016 95,693 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red pink (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/14 h (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes corroded

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 14 May 2015 84,423 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 84,423 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 84,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,102 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 84,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,022 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 84,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,942 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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K386 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K386 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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What year was K386 BRJ registered?

K386 BRJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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