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K497 KRB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 136,259 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 128,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 128,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2010 111,865 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 111,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside 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 21 Dec 2009 99,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,911 miles

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

large differential oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,186 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 83,186 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 80,930 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 80,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 80,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 77,228 miles

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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K497 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K497 KRB, 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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K497 KRB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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