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K558 DRO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK558 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside handbrake reading low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,806 miles

both outer sills rusty rear end

Fail 29 Mar 2018 151,806 miles

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

both outer sills rusty rear end

Pass 3 Apr 2017 150,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 148,446 miles

o/s/r footbrake slower than n/s and handbrake reading lower

Fail 4 Apr 2016 148,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

o/s/r footbrake slower than n/s and handbrake reading lower

Pass 1 Apr 2015 146,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 145,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 143,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,255 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

rear brakes binding sligthly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 140,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 138,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 135,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 133,153 miles

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

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

o/s park brake mechanism slightly sticky

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2007 125,448 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Mar 2006 118,772 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f indicator/side light lens full of condensation

small splits in o/s/f wiper blade

windscreen damaged

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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K558 DRO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K558 DRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K558 DRO?

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What year was K558 DRO registered?

K558 DRO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K558 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K558 DRO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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