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K390 PGN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK390 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,260 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,316 miles

under trays.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 122,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

under trays.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 121,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,475 miles

there is a high rear braking imbalance evident across the rear axle

Fail 24 Jul 2014 120,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

there is a high rear braking imbalance evident across the rear axle

Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,679 miles

drivers wing mirror missing

o/s and n/s steering track rod end gaiters are heavily deteriorated recomened renewal

o/s rear tyre outer side wall heavily cracked recomened renewal

Fail 2 Aug 2013 119,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers wing mirror missing

o/s and n/s steering track rod end gaiters are heavily deteriorated recomened renewal

o/s rear tyre outer side wall heavily cracked recomened renewal

Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,001 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 114,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 113,013 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 113,013 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 112,970 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 108,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 103,943 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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K390 PGN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K390 PGN, 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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K390 PGN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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