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K561 JDT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,221 mi
Last recorded190,221 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK561 JDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 190,221 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front side lamp slightly dim

Fail 21 Jul 2011 190,049 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front side lamp slightly dim

Pass 24 Jul 2010 162,520 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 27 Aug 2009 160,902 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 160,890 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 160,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

n/s rear tyre split on side wall

rear static brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2008 159,042 miles

advice:front droplinks perished

Fail 19 Jul 2008 159,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advice:front droplinks perished

Pass 3 Jul 2007 151,372 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 151,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Corrision on front and rear suspension.

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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K561 JDT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K561 JDT, 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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K561 JDT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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