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K568 VKP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,440 mi
Last recorded155,440 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK568 VKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 155,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both inner sill,s & inner wheel arche,s

corrosion to both outer door sill,s

Fail 9 Aug 2013 155,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both inner sill,s & inner wheel arche,s

corrosion to both outer door sill,s

Pass 30 Jul 2012 154,827 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 153,742 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 152,582 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 152,580 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 151,672 miles

major engine oil leak.

rear off both outter sil panels in poor rusty condition.

slight bind to nearside front brake.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 150,875 miles

rear off both outter sill panels in poor corroded condition.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 148,343 miles

nearside rear tyre 2m and worn on inner edges. †both front tyres worn on inner edges. †nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 145,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K568 VKP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K568 VKP, 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 K568 VKP registered?

K568 VKP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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