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K47 KWX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,999 mi
Last recorded77,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK47 KWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,999 miles

brake pedal has slight abnormal movement

Fail 7 Jan 2008 77,999 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 76,436 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 76,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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K47 KWX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K47 KWX, 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 K47 KWX registered?

K47 KWX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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