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K424 FAW

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,001 mi
Last recorded158,001 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 FAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 158,001 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 151,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside has general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,070 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 140,380 miles

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

both chassis rials pushed up

Fail 5 Apr 2016 140,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both chassis rials pushed up

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,481 miles

both chassis rails pushed up

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,265 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 120,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 112,374 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,432 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 104,158 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,701 miles

Oil leak

both front chassis rails pushed in

Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,273 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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K424 FAW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K424 FAW, 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 K424 FAW registered?

K424 FAW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K424 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K424 FAW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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