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K576 XEL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,627 mi
Last recorded115,627 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK576 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,627 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 115,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,569 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,569 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,410 miles

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floors

corrosion to o/s rear sill

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

n/s rear sill corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,382 miles

Beam pattern slightly faded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,331 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Rear brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 85,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Rear brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,327 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 9 Jul 2010 85,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,202 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 84,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 82,358 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 82,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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K576 XEL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K576 XEL, 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 K576 XEL registered?

K576 XEL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K576 XEL safe to buy?

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