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K542 PHT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 PHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,544 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,493 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 80,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,876 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,069 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 74,062 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 64,637 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 62,196 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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K542 PHT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K542 PHT, 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 K542 PHT registered?

K542 PHT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K542 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K542 PHT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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