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K527 DPP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,109 mi
Last recorded137,109 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK527 DPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 137,109 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 135,633 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,076 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake reading low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 124,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 121,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 121,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 117,740 miles

INNER DOOR PANELS MISSING

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

SCORE ON WINDSCREEN

SIDESILLS AT REAR STARTING TO CORRODE.

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BULK HEAD AT BRAKE MASTER CYL

Fail 24 Apr 2013 117,728 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

INNER DOOR PANELS MISSING

OSF TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

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

SCORE ON WINDSCREEN

SIDESILL AT REAR STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BULK HEAD AT BRAKE MASTER CYL

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 113,758 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 113,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 112,899 miles

Both front brake discs have surface rust

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2010 107,486 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,261 miles

engine oil leak

rear axle brake pipe started to corrode

windscreen damaged but not excessive

Fail 26 Feb 2009 104,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine oil leak

rear axle brake pipe started to corrode

windscreen damaged but not excessive

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,315 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,019 miles

1.vehicle has extensive but not exccesive under body damage. †2.brakes require servicing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 100,061 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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K527 DPP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 K527 DPP, 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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K527 DPP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 1993.

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