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K55 CJR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,478 mi
Last recorded143,478 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 CJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 143,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 143,478 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 134,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 129,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 125,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 113,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 104,765 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 104,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 100,229 miles

advise slight play n/s/f & n/s/r wheel bearings

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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K55 CJR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K55 CJR, 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 K55 CJR registered?

K55 CJR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K55 CJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 CJR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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