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K466 FHX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,037 mi
Last recorded136,037 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK466 FHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 136,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 128,839 miles

advise o/s/f sidelight lens cracked

advise o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 128,839 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f sidelight lens cracked

advise o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 121,793 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 121,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 121,404 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 121,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 120,374 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 120,368 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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K466 FHX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K466 FHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K466 FHX registered?

K466 FHX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K466 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K466 FHX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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