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K562 OFM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,899 mi
Last recorded146,899 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK562 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 146,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 145,807 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 145,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,027 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 139,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 134,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 134,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 129,547 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 129,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 122,243 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 122,243 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,071 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished (185/60H14)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,474 miles

Both rear tyres split and perished

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 109,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres split and perished

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 101,824 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread split and perished.185/60h14.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,016 miles

near side front tyre perished and cracked

rear discs starting to corrode

steering wheel has slight play to locking device

Fail 22 Feb 2008 96,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre perished and cracked

rear discs starting to corrode

steering wheel has slight play to locking device

Pass 23 Feb 2007 90,237 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 90,237 miles

Centre Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2006 83,425 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 83,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K562 OFM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K562 OFM, 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 K562 OFM registered?

K562 OFM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K562 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K562 OFM shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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