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K495 SRK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,767 mi
Last recorded133,767 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 SRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 133,767 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs corroded

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

parking brake lever travel getting long

Pass 18 Jul 2009 131,041 miles

tail pipe very poor

Pass 12 Jul 2008 121,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,469 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 112,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 103,143 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower swivel joint gaiters perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pedal anti-slip rubbers deteriorating

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 103,143 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower swivel joint gaiters perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pedal anti-slip rubbers deteriorating

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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K495 SRK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K495 SRK, 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 K495 SRK registered?

K495 SRK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K495 SRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K495 SRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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