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K563 BUD

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,736 mi
Last recorded205,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK563 BUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 205,736 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

all front ball joint boots perished

all front suspension arms corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

both rear closing panels corroded

front subframe corroded

rear brake pads worn

rear subframe corroded

slight bind on n/s front brake

Fail 13 Jan 2016 205,736 miles

Direction indicator not working all lamps (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor to inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

all front ball joint boots perished

all front suspension arms corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

both rear closing panels corroded

front subframe corroded

rear brake pads worn

rear subframe corroded

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 1 Aug 2013 204,801 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 202,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 202,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 201,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 200,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 200,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 199,042 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 199,042 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 192,499 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 192,499 miles

Inner Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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K563 BUD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K563 BUD, 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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K563 BUD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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