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K427 ROR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,588 mi
Last recorded155,588 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 ROR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 155,588 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 155,587 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 144,293 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 144,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 138,228 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 138,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 133,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres uneven wear

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 133,121 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres uneven wear

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2012 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 121,036 miles

engine oil leak

o/s wiper rubber required soon

rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2011 121,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

o/s wiper rubber required soon

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 105,298 miles

nearside rear shocker damp

offside rear hub assembly top bush bonding starting to fail

slight exhaust blow from cat joint

Pass 7 Dec 2008 98,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters perished

Fail 7 Dec 2008 98,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters perished

Fail 7 Dec 2007 91,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 91,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 85,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 85,381 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 75,416 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 75,416 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K427 ROR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K427 ROR, 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 K427 ROR registered?

K427 ROR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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