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K563 PFB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,585 mi
Last recorded196,585 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK563 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 196,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 196,585 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel fractured excessive cuts with angle grinder (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside front upper ball split pin/retaining device missing

oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 193,119 miles

front shock bushes badly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2018 192,969 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking inner arch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front shock bushes badly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 190,362 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low reading passed efficiency overall

n/s/f o/s/f lower shock bushes worn

Fail 5 Jul 2017 190,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear hand brake low reading passed efficiency overall

n/s/f o/s/f lower shock bushes worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 176,611 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2016 176,511 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads getting low

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 161,762 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 161,762 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 155,104 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 154,731 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,378 miles

O/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 98,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,652 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 90,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 88,284 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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 PFB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PFB, 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 PFB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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