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K470 XTT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,934 mi
Last recorded220,934 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 220,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 220,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 212,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 202,999 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 202,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 192,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 180,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 166,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 153,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 153,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 135,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 119,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 103,987 miles

rather low handbrake reading o/s/r brake

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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K470 XTT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K470 XTT, 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 K470 XTT registered?

K470 XTT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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