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K566 JJN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,564 mi
Last recorded205,564 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK566 JJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 205,564 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 203,809 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 202,462 miles

corrosion on all suspension components (o.k)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 198,900 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 198,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 195,873 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 195,873 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 190,936 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 190,936 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drain holes for roof blocked

emission readings difficult to obtain due to K+N Air filter and exhaust blowing

mounting for rear exhaust box not on enough

Pass 9 Aug 2010 177,673 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 177,673 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,656 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 166,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear sill corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Jul 2008 148,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 129,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres tread depth very close to limit ( worn inside edge )

Pass 17 Jul 2007 129,349 miles

all 4 tyres tread depth very close to limit ( worn inside edge )

Pass 28 Jul 2006 113,411 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 19 May 2006 111,815 miles

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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K566 JJN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K566 JJN, 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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K566 JJN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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