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K545 FAW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,381 mi
Last recorded126,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK545 FAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 126,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 123,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s mirror assembly missing

timing belt cover missing

underside of vehicle damaged and corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2008 123,268 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s mirror assembly missing

timing belt cover missing

underside of vehicle damaged and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 121,445 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 121,445 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front sub-frame slightly distorted

nearside mirror assembly missing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2006 109,635 miles

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

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

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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K545 FAW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K545 FAW, 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 K545 FAW registered?

K545 FAW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K545 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K545 FAW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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