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K484 PDS

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,570 mi
Last recorded117,570 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK484 PDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 117,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,441 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 115,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 106,921 miles

both sills coverd

front rear supenion parts rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2008 106,911 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

both sills coverd

front rear supenion parts rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2007 103,463 miles

n/s/r cill starting two corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2007 103,454 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front lower arms rusty

hole on n/side front box section not with in perscribed area

movement at o/side rack

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 999,088 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 99,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front & rear fram rusty & sills not checked due to side cover

hole on n/side floor

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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K484 PDS is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K484 PDS, 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 K484 PDS registered?

K484 PDS is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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