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K470 YFJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,543 mi
Last recorded153,543 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 YFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 153,543 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 153,406 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2013 129,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,197 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 120,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 112,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,293 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 108,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2009 102,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,642 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 94,638 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,131 miles

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

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

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 YFJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K470 YFJ, 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

How do I check the history of K470 YFJ?

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What year was K470 YFJ registered?

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

Is K470 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K470 YFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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