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K440 BOL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,148 mi
Last recorded159,148 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK440 BOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 159,148 miles

front and rear discs have surface corrosion

lower chassis slightly damaged but not weakened

Pass 16 Aug 2014 157,875 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside rear tyre just above 1.6mm

Fail 31 Jul 2014 157,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

engine overheated during emissions test

exhaust blow from cat to rear pipe joint

not standard wheels,suspension,exhaust and braking components fitted

vehicle has a lot of welding repairs to outer sills,inner sills and rear chassis.Unable to quantify quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 3 Sep 2012 150,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 139,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear arches corroded

both rear tyres cracking om sidewalls

Fail 13 Sep 2011 139,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear arches corroded

both rear tyres cracking om sidewalls

Fail 15 Jul 2010 135,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 135,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 133,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 133,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 130,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 129,823 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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K440 BOL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K440 BOL, 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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K440 BOL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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